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Implementation of DOI recommendation on contract oversight division
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Council Member Brannan inquires about DHS's progress in implementing the DOI recommendation to divide contract oversight responsibilities between fiscal and program management specialists. Commissioner Park discusses the challenges and ongoing efforts to address this recommendation.
- DHS agrees with the recommendation but faces city-wide hiring constraints
- The agency is actively working on designing an optimal program model
- Commissioner Park explains the current structure and its benefits, as well as its challenges
- DHS is collaborating with OMB to balance accountability and pace of review
- The agency has received approval for some hiring outside the normal allocation process