About Us

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) sets information technology (IT) policy and direction for the State of Washington. The State CIO is a member of the Governor’s Executive Cabinet and advisor to the Governor on technology issues.

The OCIO’s unique role in state government is to:

• Create clarity and alignment for IT investments
• Provide strategic direction and enterprise architecture for state government
• Enable standardization and consolidation of IT infrastructure
• Establish standards and policies for efficient and consistent operations
• Educate and inform policy leaders
• Create and nurture a cohesive operating IT community
• Bring technology expertise to improve the business of Government
• Foster innovation and experimentation to bring modern capabilities to Government

Together with OFM Budget the OCIO will bring a big picture view of agency investments and strategies, assuring that agency investments will fit into an enterprise view of IT.

How OCIO is funded:

• Funding for OCIO is provided through the Central Service Agency Charge allocation using OFM Central Service Model Allocation methodologies

Services included in the Allocation:

• Statewide information technology policies and oversight provided by the state Chief Information Officer

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