The proposed Modification No. M015 to Contract No. DCRL-2023-F-0071 with Microsoft Corporation aims to increase the contract amount for option year one by $3,688,350, raising the total from $12,855,080 to $16,543,430. This modification will enable Microsoft to integrate its Azure OpenAI service into the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) for the period from June 30, 2024, to June 29, 2025. The contract is structured as a labor hour contract with a cost reimbursement component, and the necessary funding has been certified as available in the District's budget for fiscal year 2025. The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) has determined Microsoft’s qualifications based on its extensive experience and successful past performance in similar projects.

Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to existing legislation by inserting new legal language that clarifies responsibilities and compliance procedures while deleting outdated provisions to streamline the legal text. These changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability within the regulatory framework, ensuring that stakeholders are aware of their obligations. The overall goal is to modernize the legal text, making it more relevant and accessible, thereby improving the efficiency of the regulatory process and facilitating better understanding and compliance among those affected by the law.