December 04, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
The Shapiro Administration marks a major step in its statewide workspace modernization strategy, opening the newly modernized Office of the Budget workspaces at Forum Place. Budget Secretary Uri Monson was joined by Department of General Services (DGS) Executive Deputy Secretary Sandra Aguilera and Deputy for Administration and Real Estate Services Cathy Califano.The ribbon-cutting marks a major milestone in the Commonwealth's real-estate modernization initiative. The 2025-26 budget invests more than $15 million in the Space Optimization & Utilization Project (SOUP), a statewide effort to reduce leased space, improve workplace quality, and deliver significant long-term savings."This budget gives us the tools to modernize state government at scale," said Budget Secretary Uri Monson. "With dedicated SOUP funding, we can accelerate projects like this one at Forum Place, replacing outdated and inefficient space with modern workplaces that support flexibility, collaboration, and provide better service to Pennsylvanians."Speakers in Order:Uri Monson - Secretary, Office of the BudgetSandra Aguilera - Executive Deputy Secretary, Dept. of General Services (DGS)Catherine Califano - Deputy for Administration and Real Estate Services, DGS
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