Livingston County has secured more than $70,000 in state funding to upgrade its records management systems and strengthen protections for resident information.
The New York State Archives awarded the county $70,475 through the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF), a grant program that helps local governments modernize how they handle and protect data.
The project will map electronic records across county software systems, remove outdated or duplicate data, and identify areas where cybersecurity needs to be improved.
“Having a clear snapshot of the data we maintain is an important part of managing the massive volume of information every government faces today,” said Megan Sokolow, the County’s records inventory supervisor. “This means better protection of resident data and potential cost savings for the County.”
The 35-week project will be guided by experienced consultants with backgrounds in federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the U.S. Marshal Service. Their work will help deliver a comprehensive inventory, reports, and targeted recommendations.
This is Livingston County’s 13th LGRMIF award since the program began and its third consecutive year receiving funding. Over the past three years alone, the county has received more than $153,000 for records and information management upgrades.
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