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IT Policy and Governance Overview
Information is at the heart of any high performance organization.

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Organizations are ever more dependent on their information systems. Managing how an organization uses and leverages technology is crucial. In today’s evolving technology environment, effective IT governance can be the difference between success and failure.



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CIO/OFT provides:


Statewide technology policies, which incorporate standards and best practice guidelines

Guidelines for Security and Risk Management 

Information for government agencies about procurement rules, requirements, and processes for technology acquisition

Project Management guidelines and training

Information about mandates and regulations regarding eGovernment 

Technology related Laws and Notices 

A NYS Enterprise IT Strategic Plan(PDF 14.2MB)and IT Governance Structure

Collaboration:

We also collaborate with the NYSLGITDA (NY State Local Government Information Technology Directors Association), NASCIO ( National Association of State Chief Information Officers), and other IT best practices organizations.