Governance

California’s technology strategy is realized by central and distributed governance. The Envision 2026 central perspective is realized through state government technology strategy management led by the State CIO and the California Department of Technology Director, supported by the State Technology Council (STC).

The California Department of Technology's statewide technical policy, information security controls, service offerings and rates, and project oversight roles are addressed through regulatory technology governance led by the State CIO and California Department of Technology Director, supported by the Information Technology Executive Council (ITEC).

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Integration with E26

The Statewide Integrated Strategy Management Office (SISMO) facilitates the alignment of state government technology strategy and shares strategic progress updates via Quarterly Dashboards and Annual Reports.

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Implementation and monitoring

Project Teams (PTs) from the state government tech community make strategic changes and report their progress to SISMO using OKRs (objectives and key results).

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Identification

The Chief Information Officers (CIOs) deliver strategic change through their Project Teams for distributed strategies that align with E26.

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Direction

The State CIO guides the overall state government strategy, carries out executive orders (mandates), handles emergencies, and oversees current state government technology services.

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Prioritization

The State Technology Council (STC) serves as the chief advisory council to the State CIO and ensures that information technology decisions deliver maximum business value for the State of California.

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Analysis and evaluation

Agency Information Officers (AIOs) work with their CIOs and Advisory Councils work with CDT executive counterparts to inspire completion of state government technology projects that align with E26.