Here is a side-by-side comparison of the current offices and how a future Department of Technology would consolidate the California Department of Technology’s structure for greater efficiency, accountability, and public transparency.
California Department of Technology — Proposed Consolidated Offices
Office Consolidation Comparison
| Current Offices | Proposed Consolidated Offices |
|---|---|
| Administrative Services | Office of Administration and Strategic Planning |
| Statewide Policy and Strategic Planning | |
| Communications | Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs |
| Legislation | |
| Broadband and Digital Literacy | Office of Digital Infrastructure and Broadband |
| Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative | |
| Technology Services (OTech) | Office of Technology Services and Professional Development |
| Office of Professional Development | |
| Office of Digital Services | Office of Digital Services and Enterprise Architecture |
| Office of Enterprise Architecture | |
| Statewide Project Delivery | Office of IT Project Delivery and Support |
| Information Security | Office of Information Security |
Benefits of Consolidation
Ethical Technology Uses: Centralized offices for policy, strategic planning, and digital services foster ethical standards and innovative solutions.
Enhanced Reliability: By grouping related functions, the structure supports better coordination and resource sharing across divisions.
Improved Cybersecurity: A dedicated Office of Information Security focuses solely on protecting state information assets without competing priorities.
Increased Public Access and Transparency: Consolidating communications and legislative affairs enhances public engagement and simplifies legislative coordination.
Greater Accountability: Streamlined administrative and strategic planning functions ensure clearer lines of responsibility and oversight.
Efficiency Gains: Reducing redundancy and optimizing resources across offices improves operational efficiency and reduces taxpayer cost.
Recommended Leadership Consolidations
The following deputy director roles show the greatest potential for consolidation based on functional overlap:
- Deputy Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations — This role could be merged with the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives to centralize communications and strategic planning under a single leadership position.
- Deputy Director of Legislation — Legislative responsibilities could be absorbed into a broader strategic role under the Chief Administrative Officer, eliminating a redundant deputy director position.
- Deputy Director of Broadband and Digital Literacy — Consolidate with the Deputy Director of Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative for a unified, coherent broadband strategy rather than two parallel offices pursuing similar goals.
These changes could meaningfully improve coordination while reducing administrative overhead and redundancy.
Additional Reading
The following California State Auditor report provides detailed independent analysis of the current California Department of Technology structure and is recommended background reading for this consolidation proposal:
California Department of Technology Performance Audit
For current executive structure information, visit the California Department of Technology Executives page.