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Techwire) — One day after proposing a major shift in California tech procurement, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced plans to transform digital innovation in state government.
In releasing his proposed $209 billion 2019-2020 budget, Newsom announced a plan for a new Office of Digital Innovation and an innovation academy. The office would reside under the Government Operations Agency (GovOps), with an initial startup budget of $36.2 million. The office would employ 50 people and have an annual budget of $14.6 million.
