County approves no-cost IT assessment from LEAP as IT manager prepares to retire

Delaware County commissioners approved a proposal Nov. 3 to accept a no-cost IT assessment from LEAP after county staff said the assessment will help define needs as the county replaces retiring IT manager Jim Fluke.

Mike Stoltz of LEAP told the board the firm will walk through county IT spaces, scan servers and prepare a written report and recommendations; LEAP normally charges about $5,000 but offered to perform the assessment at no charge. County staff said they invited the action onto the agenda even though there is no cost because it creates an official record and approval.

"Even if you decide not to go with us, it’s going to be helpful for you guys to see that for whatever decision you decide to make," Stoltz said. Staff said the assessment will help prepare a request for proposals and inventory assets the county currently cannot fully document.

Commissioners approved the assessment on a unanimous roll call.