Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support to counties in Minnesota for the implementation of service delivery transformation and modernization of information technology (IT) systems related to human services.

Main Provisions

1. County Grants for Service Delivery Transformation:

   • Grants are allocated to counties to cover costs associated with implementing service delivery transformation initiatives as part of the Department of Human Services' IT efforts.
   • The distribution of grants will consider the number of people served by each county's human services agency and other relevant factors.

2. County Grants for IT Infrastructure:

   • Additional grants are provided for the modernization of county IT systems to integrate with existing systems of the Department of Human Services.
   • Projects may also foster collaboration between larger and smaller counties to improve IT infrastructure.

3. Support for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families:

   • Appropriations are made for enhancing the IT systems of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, specifically regarding social services information systems.
   • These funds will be available until June 30, 2027, offering a longer term for potential projects.

Significant Changes

• Funding: The bill allocates one-time financial resources from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to various projects aimed at IT modernization and service delivery transformation.
• Government Collaboration: It introduces a structure for collaboration between counties and several county associations to develop a modernized and collaborative IT landscape.

Relevant Terms

• Human services
• Service delivery transformation
• Information technology modernization
• County grants
• Department of Human Services
• Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• Minnesota Association of County Social Services Administrators
• Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative