07.15.2026 - Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee Meeting

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners' Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee meeting on July 15, 2026, focused primarily on budget presentations from the Internal Compliance Department and the Strategic Procurement Department. Both departments discussed their operational roles, recent accomplishments, and challenges, including workforce capacity and legacy IT systems. The Strategic Procurement Department highlighted its vision for purpose-driven procurement, vendor training programs, and efforts to streamline processes, including reducing small business certification requirements and procurement cycle times. Budget discussions centered on maintaining departmental growth at no more than 3%, with detailed inquiries from commissioners about personnel reductions, budget savings, and the impact of transferring functions such as real estate management and procurement services for constitutional officers. Commissioners emphasized the need for transparency in budget presentations, including clear dollar amounts and savings, and expressed interest in future recommendations from the Strategic Procurement Improvement Task Force (STRIP) to enhance procurement efficiency. The meeting also touched on broader fiscal challenges, such as inflation, union contracts, and potential impacts of homestead exemption changes on county revenues.