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Arkansas Forward Savings
As of 01/01/2026 07:57:33 AM Refresh
Overall Savings $6,496,375.80
2026 Year 4 January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026 $1,134,702.32 2025 Year 3 January 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025 $3,966,664.02 2024 Year 2 January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2024 $1,022,798.76 2023 Year 1 January 01, 2023 - December 31, 2023 $372,210.70
Savings: $586,325.00
| Application Name | App Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Direct Admission Portal | AR-DAP | $498,725.00 |
| School Choice Application | SCA | $87,600.00 |
| Total | $586,325.00 | |
Infrastructure and Operations (I & O) | Information System Savings
The Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) Savings in the Transformation era was achieved by building in-house web portals as illustrated below:
- Arkansas Direct Admission Portal
- School Choice Application
Savings: $31,519.92
| Application Name | App Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Trust (RDP tool) | DHE | $2,476.00 |
| Kiwi Syslog Server | DHE | $130.00 |
| ManageEngine Desktop Central | DHE | $898.00 |
| Prey (MDM) | DHE | $1,523.23 |
| PRTG Licensing | DHE | $4,460.72 |
| Pure Storage (license) | DHE | $15,146.52 |
| Veeam renewals | DHE | $6,885.45 |
| Total | $31,519.92 | |
ADHE IT Shared Services Savings
The ADHE IT Shared Savings in the Transformation era was achieved as illustrated below:
- Beyond Trust (RDP tool)
- Kiwi Syslog Server
- ManageEngine Desktop Central
- Prey (MDM)
- PRTG Licensing
- Pure Storage (license)
- Veeam renewals
Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Applications Portfolio Savings
2026 Savings: $516,857.40
For 2025 – 2026, the yearly contract further reduced from $2,944,279.00 to $2,427,421.60 (Yearly) or equivalent to $202,285.13 (Monthly) as $0 for KidCare for Deloitte.
Savings: $516,857.40
The Arkansas Department of Education's (ADE) action steps as part of the broader Arkansas Forward initiative include:
- IT Consolidation and Modernization:
- Retire and Consolidate Applications: Identify and phase out non-critical or duplicative IT applications across all departments, leading to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Standardize IT Governance: Improve program management practices to enhance efficiency and allocate resources more effectively.
- Modernize Legacy Systems: Transition outdated applications and infrastructure to modern platforms to reduce maintenance costs and mitigate risks.
- Cloud Migration: Emphasize migration to cloud-based services for scalable, secure, and efficient IT operations.
- Building Capabilities:
- Cybersecurity: Invest in enterprise-wide cybersecurity protocols and training to align with peer-state spending and enhance data protection.
- Data Analytics: Develop robust data and analytics capabilities to support informed decision-making and reduce fraud through analytics.
- Efficiency and Procurement:
- Streamline Procurement Processes: Implement standardized and user-friendly procurement tools and systems.
- Centralize Resources: Establish a shared services model for IT and administrative tasks to minimize redundancies.
- Change Management:
- Training and Reskilling: Provide training opportunities to state employees for handling modernized systems.
- Collaboration: Encourage cross-departmental working groups to align IT projects with broader strategic objectives.
- Governance and Strategic Oversight:
- Portfolio Approach: Centralize oversight of IT assets and initiatives to optimize resource allocation and minimize duplications.
- Enhanced Metrics and KPIs: Develop performance measurement tools to evaluate IT projects based on cost savings, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
These steps aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery across the state's IT and operational frameworks
The Governor delivered this report to the legislature and the full report can be found here.
Governor Sanders’ Press Release can be viewed HERE.
