Federal Information Technology
Agencies Required to Improve Information Technology Management, Appoint Chief Information Officers
What it does
Agencies must improve management of information systems, appoint Chief Information Officers, and participate in government-wide boards to oversee and evaluate major information technology investments.
Real-world impact
- Requires agencies to appoint Chief Information Officers with clear accountability.
- Creates government-wide boards to review and guide major IT projects.
- Promotes shared services, standards, and coordination with private and local partners.
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Summary
This order requires federal executive agencies to improve how they acquire, manage, and use information technology and to implement recent laws on paperwork reduction and IT management reform.
It directs agencies to appoint Chief Information Officers with clear responsibility, adopt performance-based investment reviews, and take part in new government-wide boards and support structures for shared services, standards, and project reviews.
The stated goal is better mission performance, improved public service, stronger information security, and less duplication across government.
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