0502 Chief Info Officer, Office of the State
Program Descriptions

10 - Office of the Chief Information Officer

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (Office) maintains current policies for information technology activities to ensure the state adopts and uses "best practices" technology in managing the programs and functions of the state. The policies developed and adopted by the Office focus on minimizing overlap, redundancy, and operating costs by promoting the efficient and effective use of information technology. The Office maintains a state information technology strategic plan, establishes statewide information policies and standards, facilitates the development and implementation of enterprise initiatives, and maintains a governance structure to address issues and concerns that arise as part of technology deployment.

In addition, the Office ensures that project-specific decisions are consistent with the state's policies and direction for information technology development, including project management, oversight and risk mitigation. The Chief Information Officer also makes recommendations to the Department of Finance and the Governor regarding the costs and benefits of providing funding for specific projects and activities, and advises departments/agencies when proposed projects are not consistent with the information technology policies and direction the state is pursuing.