Colorado Overhauls State IT Office, Lays Off 173 Employees Following Negative Feedback
The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) in Colorado announced a major operational realignment, resulting in the layoff of 173 employees, approximately 15% of its workforce. The reorganization aims to address negative feedback from state auditors and legislative oversight bodies regarding customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The changes are expected to save $4 million in the first year and $8 million annually thereafter. The overhaul includes a shift to a product-oriented delivery model, which has been successful in other projects led by OIT's deputy director, Sarah Tuneberg. 
