The proposed Modification No. M015 to Contract No. DCRL-2023-F-0071 with Microsoft Corporation seeks to increase funding for the first option year by $3,688,350, raising the total contract amount from $12,855,080 to $16,543,430. This funding will allow Microsoft to integrate its Azure OpenAI service into the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) for the District of Columbia, with the performance period set from June 30, 2024, to June 29, 2025. The modification follows a previous increase of $998,280 and includes provisions for future pricing evaluations. Microsoft will also subcontract part of the work to a certified Small Business Enterprise, and the modification has been deemed legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General.

Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to existing legislation by inserting new guidelines for the management of public resources, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability. It also includes the deletion of previously established protocols that have proven ineffective, streamlining the legislative framework. These changes are designed to improve the efficiency of public resource management and ensure that public funds are utilized effectively, fostering a more responsible governance structure.