Title
Approval of Resolution Authorizing an Interagency Data Sharing Agreement Between the City of Olympia and the Office of the Washington State Auditor
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an Interagency Data Sharing Agreement with the Office of the Washington State Auditor and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing an Interagency Data Sharing Agreement with the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Staff Contact:
Jana Brown, General Accounting Manager, Finance, 360.753.8473
Presenter(s):
None - Consent calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
in 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Senate Substitute Bill 5423 concerning cybersecurity and data sharing in Washington State government requiring data sharing agreements (DSAs) for all state and local government sharing data. This includes the data exchanged during the course of the City’s annual audit with the Office of the State Auditor. This agreement formalizes the protective steps taken during the course of our annual audits.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no known community interests regarding this issue.
Options:
1. Approve the proposed Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interagency Data Sharing Agreement with the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
2. Amend the Interagency Agreement to address Council concerns.
3. Do not approve the proposed Interagency Agreement.
Financial Impact:
There is not financial impact related to this agreement.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement