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:
Services included in the Allocation:
- Statewide information technology policies and oversight provided by the state Chief Information Officer
Get OCIO email updates:
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Description of publications to be delivered
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Accessibility Work Group
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- Communication to members of the Accessibility work group
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GIS Day
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- Detailed information pertaining to Annual GIS Day event
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OCIO General Communication
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- Annual certification notices
- General communication on OCIO activities
- Specific information related to Enterprise Architecture
- Specific information related to IT Portfolio Management
- Updates and information on technology policies
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OCIO Project Oversight Information
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- Communication related to oversight on major IT projects
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WAGIC
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- Communication related to the Washington State Geographic Information Council
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