The proposed Modification No. M015 to Contract No. DCRL-2023-F-0071 with Microsoft Corporation aims to increase the funding for option year one by $3,688,350, raising the total contract amount from $12,855,080 to $16,543,430. This funding will support the integration of Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service into the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) for the District of Columbia, enhancing the system's capabilities and operational efficiency. The contract is structured as a labor hour contract with a cost reimbursement component, and the performance period is set from June 30, 2024, through June 29, 2025. The modification has been certified as budgeted for fiscal year 2025.

Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to existing legislation, introducing new legal language to clarify provisions and deleting outdated language to streamline the legal framework. These changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability in governmental operations while ensuring that the law reflects current practices and standards. The modifications are designed to improve the efficiency of legal interpretations and applications, making the law more accessible and understandable for both the public and legal professionals.