Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley, Chief People Officer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action regarding a proposal for OCA-reporting human resources personnel to report to Human Resources and Talent (HRT) to achieve potential cost savings in alignment with the County's five-year financial plan.
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Background and Discussion:
On April 16, 2026, Commissioners Court adopted a motion requesting Human Resources and Talent (HRT), in collaboration with the Office of County Administration (OCA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to present a proposal for consideration during the FY27 budget process for OCA-reporting human resources personnel to report to HRT to determine potential cost savings in alignment with the County's five-year financial plan.
Since the adoption of the motion, HRT has worked collaboratively with OCA and OMB to evaluate the current organizational structure, staffing, budgets, and human resources functions across departments with OCA-reporting HR personnel.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this proposal will improve organizational alignment, strengthen oversight and consistency of human resources operations, and support a more coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective approach to service delivery across participating departments.
Alternative Options: N/A
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