Sandra Aguilera, Executive Deputy Secretary | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Shapiro Administration has opened newly renovated office spaces for the Office of the Budget at Forum Place as part of a broader plan to modernize workspaces across Pennsylvania. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by Budget Secretary Uri Monson, Department of General Services Executive Deputy Secretary Sandra Aguilera, and Deputy for Administration and Real Estate Services Cathy Califano.
This renovation is part of the Commonwealth’s real-estate modernization initiative. The state’s 2025-26 budget allocates over $15 million to the Space Optimization & Utilization Project (SOUP), which aims to reduce leased office space, improve workplace quality, and achieve 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 "With dedicated SOUP funding, we can accelerate projects like this one at Forum Place, replacing outdated and inefficient space with modern workplaces that support flexibility, collaboration, and provide better service to Pennsylvanians."
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