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This bill requires three specific reporting requirements for different state agencies: First, by February 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must submit a comprehensive report on the status of digitization efforts across seven state agencies, including details about staff hiring, capital funding, and implementation progress for programs ranging from tax compliance to electronic health records. The CREATES project (which likely stands for a specific digital transformation initiative) is the framework for these digitization efforts. Second, starting February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the same secretary must submit a report detailing overtime granted by each state agency and the management strategies used to control overtime expenses. Third, by January 15, 2026, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection must submit a report on fingerprinting activities, including the number of individuals fingerprinted, reasons for fingerprinting, and processing times for criminal history record checks during the six-month period from July 1 to December 31, 2025. These reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and accountability in state government operations, particularly in digital transformation and workforce management.

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