Clutch partners with Google Public Sector to accelerate AI adoption in California government
Clutch, a Sacramento-based public sector consultancy, has formed a strategic partnership with Google Public Sector to help California state and local agencies deploy enterprise AI. The work centers on Google Cloud's AI stack, including Gemini for Government, to improve productivity, efficiency, and mission outcomes.
The partnership pairs Clutch's experience in digital transformation, change management, process engineering, and data strategy with Google's AI technology. Early engagements with identified state departments are slated to begin in the coming weeks.
What California agencies can expect
- Access to Google Cloud enterprise AI tools (including Gemini) and implementation support from a California-based team.
- An AI readiness service that helps teams align data, people, and process for real results-not shelfware.
- Structured evaluation of high-value use cases that can be piloted and scaled.
- Practical emphasis on productivity gains and measurable service improvements.
The approach: readiness first, then solutions
Clutch says its AI readiness service focuses on the essentials: clean and accessible data, clear governance, workforce enablement, and process redesign. That foundation is meant to reduce risk, shorten time to value, and make pilots easier to scale across programs.
For agencies exploring Gemini and other Google Cloud capabilities, more detail on public sector solutions is available from Google at cloud.google.com/solutions/public-sector.
Early focus areas and practical use cases
- Casework and program delivery: eligibility checks, summarization, document intake, and client communications.
- Knowledge and search: instant answers from policy, procedures, and technical manuals.
- Contact centers: agent assist, call notes, and faster resolution.
- Operations: forms analysis, grants and procurement support, and back-office automation.
Leaders with state experience
Clutch's CEO, James Regan, said the partnership is about responsible, practical applications of AI that strengthen programs, improve service delivery, and meet community needs. Regan and Hayley Figeroid, head of client delivery, are former California public servants who contributed to the state's early AI policies and pilot efforts.
Chris Hein, field CTO for Google Public Sector, said combining Clutch's specialized expertise with Google's public sector experience-including work with the City of Los Angeles-will help agencies modernize service delivery and achieve better outcomes for Californians.
About Clutch
Founded in 2019, Clutch supports public sector clients with AI readiness and digital enablement, policy and program implementation, and community engagement. The firm also provides full-service events planning and management.
Clutch works with local governments, state agencies, and nonprofits across healthcare and public health, education and workforce development, emergency management, and government and civic services.
How government teams can move now
- Identify 2-3 high-value use cases with clear metrics (time saved, backlog reduced, satisfaction improved).
- Inventory data sources, confirm access and quality, and set governance and privacy guardrails.
- Run a time-boxed pilot with change management support and a feedback loop for staff and residents.
- Plan for scale early: security reviews, procurement pathways, training, and ongoing measurement.
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