Data Practices Study
Summary
Committee advisor Noah McVay flagged last summer's cybersecurity incident as a topic the committee, administration, and council need to tackle together, and the committee's data practices audit is wrapping up in the next couple of months.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study is funded from the committee's roughly $50,000 annual audit budget.
Residents whose sensitive data and basic services like plowing and utilities depend on secure city systems.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Audit Committee — June 16, 2026
A Wilder Research study examines how Saint Paul handles public data requests. The findings could shape how quickly and transparently residents get access to city records.
Audit Committee — May 19, 2026
The city's process for handling public data requests — including the GovQA portal — is being audited for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with the Minnesota Data Practices Act. A draft report arrives June 5, with recommendations expected to shape tools, policies, and staff training.
Audit Committee — March 17, 2026
The city is mid-audit on how well it handles public data requests — the systems, the resident portal, and compliance with Minnesota's Data Practices Act. Residents who've used the portal will get a survey this week asking about their experience, and the findings could reshape how easily you can get records from the city.
Audit Committee — February 17, 2026
Committee advisor Noah McVay flagged last summer's cybersecurity incident as a topic the committee, administration, and council need to tackle together, and the committee's data practices audit is wrapping up in the next couple of months.
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