Information Technology Policy and Planning
In accordance with C.G.S. § 4d-8a, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated set of policies governing the use of information and telecommunications systems for state executive branch agencies. In consultation with the State Chief Information Officer, the Director, Information Technology Policy and Planning, within the Office of Finance carries out these responsibilities.
The mission of this unit and its policy and planning activities is to promote technology systems that support the state’s goals of:
- Easily accessible and user-friendly online services and information for all constituents and stakeholders
- Promote the State of Connecticut E-Government initiatives
- Maximize transparency regarding costs, effectiveness and service outcomes within and across state agencies
- Efficient, modern business processes and policies that result in cost-effective delivery of services
- A robust, agile, secure and cost effective IT infrastructure, through greater use of shared services and applications
The activities of this unit in carrying out this vision and mission include:
- Assisting the Secretary of Office of Policy and Management carrying out responsibilities under Section 4d-14 of Connecticut General Statutes which include submitting to the Governor and the General Assembly, annually, a Information Technology Strategic Plan established in accordance to CGS 4d-7;
- Management of the State Analytical Reporting System (STARS);
- Management of the IT Capital Investment Program including:
- Processing of all requests for IT Capital Investment funding
- Tracking of projects and associated financials
- Reporting of agency investments
- Tracking the progress and status of the State's major expenditures and investments in IT Projects regardless of funding sources;
- Coordinate efforts with OPM’s LeanCT process improvement initiative to maximize efficiency initiatives through the use of technology;
- Developing of governance and polices related use of state technologies;
- Representing the Secretary of OPM on the following Committees and/or Commissions:
For Further Information, Contact:
John Vittner, John.Vittner@ct.gov or OPM.ITCapital@ct.gov