Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): NA
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): NA
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with Boston Consulting Group, Inc. (BCG) to provide a full-time staff person to fill the role of Director, OMB Special Projects to help OMB implement and monitor projects that are part of the 5-year county plan for an initial term of six months, with a mutual option to extend for an additional six months at a cost of $99,000 per six months plus mileage and other pre-approved business expenses, Job No. 210317.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 4, Commissioners Court unanimously approved the Harris County 5-Yr Financial Plan. During the presentation it was discussed that assistance would be needed to implement and track/report on the implementation of the recommendations. On June 25, Court approved the plan to contract with BCG for this role and the agreement for services is now being presented for approval.
Expected Impact:
The hiring on a contract basis of a Director, OMB Special Projects will allow OMB to implement and report on the recommendations on a timely manner, beginning August 7, 2024.
Alternative Options:
Do not contract for the position
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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6/25/2024 |
24-3697 |
Passed |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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1000 - General Fund |
$0 |
$198,000 |
$198,000 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Anticipated Court Date: August 6, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget
Attachments (if applicable):
Filename: 24GEN1508_Secondment Agreement_BCG-Taylor Wright.pdf_CAO Signed 7.26.24.pdf