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Contract Increase for City Financial Software System

Original title: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued maintenance and support for the Advantage financial management system for Austin Financial Services with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., to increase the amount by $4,800,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $22,138,227. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action increases the total authorized spending for the city's financial software system to $22,138,227, with $600,000 allocated from the current operating budget and the remainder subject to future budget availability.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.

The company receives an increase in the total contract ceiling for software maintenance services.

Austin Financial Services

The department is responsible for managing the software system and allocating funds from its operating budget.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering an amendment to increase the contract with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. by $4.8 million. This contract covers the ongoing maintenance and support of the city's 'Advantage' financial management system.

Key Facts

The contract amendment increases the total authorized spending by $4,800,000.
The new total contract amount for CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. is capped at $22,138,227.
The contract provides maintenance and support for the 'Advantage' financial management system.
$600,000 of the increase is currently available in the Austin Financial Services Operating Budget.
Funding for the remainder of the contract term is contingent upon future budget appropriations.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Advantage system?

It is the financial management software used by Austin Financial Services for city operations.

Is the full $4.8 million being spent immediately?

No, $600,000 is available now, while the rest of the funding depends on future budget approvals.

Why It Matters

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Future Budget Contingency

The contract amendment relies on future budget availability, indicating that the full $4.8 million is not currently fully funded in the existing budget cycle.

Austin Financial Services

Connected Entities

organizationAustin Financial Services“The city department utilizing the Advantage financial management system.”Map →

organizationCGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.“The vendor providing maintenance and support for the financial management system”Map →

Sources

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