Better With You. The Need for Alignment with IT Purchases

With the expansion of cloud software and the buzz surrounding AI capabilities, it has become easier than every for individual departments to commit to software without coordinating with peers in information technology (IT), budget, or procurement. Even at the GFOA conference, some of you might discover the latest "must have" product from the exhibit floor.

However, even for emerging technologies, organizations still need to ensure proper funds are budgeted, plans in place to review security and support standards, integrate data, and follow appropriate procurement tools are used. In this session, speakers will discuss how to establish an enterprise framework for small software purchases that facilitates innovative investments while also maintaining appropriate controls.