RCW 43.105.006 Consolidated technology services agency—Purpose. To achieve maximum benefit from advances in information technology the state establishes a centralized provider and procurer of certain information technology services as an agency to support the needs of state agencies. This agency shall be known as the consolidated technology services agency. To ensure maximum benefit to the […]
RCW 43.105.007 Purpose. Information technology is a tool used by state agencies to improve their ability to deliver public services efficiently and effectively. Advances in information technology, including advances in hardware, software, and business processes for implementing and managing these resources, offer new opportunities to improve the level of support provided to citizens and state […]
RCW 43.105.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Agency” means the consolidated technology services agency. (2) “Board” means the technology services board. (3) “Cloud computing” has the same meaning as provided by the special publication 800-145 issued by the national institute of standards and […]
RCW 43.105.025 Agency created—Appointment of director—Director’s duties. (1) There is created the consolidated technology services agency, an agency of state government. The agency shall be headed by a director, who is the state chief information officer. The director shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The director shall serve at […]
RCW 43.105.052 Powers and duties of agency. The agency shall: (1) Make available information services to public agencies and public benefit nonprofit corporations; (2) Establish rates and fees for services provided by the agency; (3) Develop a billing rate plan for a two-year period to coincide with the budgeting process. The rate plan must be […]
RCW 43.105.054 Governing information technology—Standards and policies—Powers and duties of office. (1) The director shall establish standards and policies to govern information technology in the state of Washington. (2) The office shall have the following powers and duties related to information services: (a) To develop statewide standards and policies governing the: (i) Acquisition of equipment, […]
RCW 43.105.057 Rule-making authority. The agency shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement the provisions of this chapter. [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 807; 1992 c 20 § 11; 1990 c 208 § 13.] NOTES: Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003. Severability—Captions not law—1992 […]
RCW 43.105.060 Contracts by state and local agencies with agency. State and local government agencies are authorized to enter into any contracts with the agency which may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter or for maximum utilization of facilities and services which are the subject of this chapter. […]
RCW 43.105.111 Performance targets—Plans for achieving goals—Quarterly reports to governor. The director shall set performance targets and approve plans for achieving measurable and specific goals for the agency. By January 2017, the appropriate organizational performance and accountability measures and performance targets shall be submitted to the governor. These measures and targets shall include measures of […]
RCW 43.105.205 Office of the state chief information officer—Created—Powers, duties, and functions. (1) The office of the state chief information officer is created within the consolidated technology services agency. (2) The primary duties of the office are: (a) To prepare and lead the implementation of a strategic direction and enterprise architecture for information technology for […]
RCW 43.105.220 Strategic information technology plan—Biennial performance reports. (1) The office shall prepare a state strategic information technology plan which shall establish a statewide mission, goals, and objectives for the use of information technology, including goals for electronic access to government records, information, and services. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the standards […]
RCW 43.105.225 Managing information technology as a statewide portfolio. Management of information technology across state government requires managing resources and business processes across multiple agencies. It is no longer sufficient to pursue efficiencies within agency or individual business process boundaries. The state must manage the business process changes and information technology in support of business […]
RCW 43.105.230 State agency information technology portfolio—Basis for decisions and plans. A state agency information technology portfolio shall serve as the basis for making information technology decisions and plans which may include, but are not limited to: (1) System refurbishment, acquisitions, and development efforts; (2) Setting goals and objectives for using information technology; (3) Assessments […]
RCW 43.105.235 State agency information technology portfolio—Exemptions. (1) Each state agency shall develop an information technology portfolio consistent with RCW 43.105.341. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop its portfolio in conjunction with educational service districts and statewide or regional providers of K-12 education information technology services. (2) The director may exempt any state agency […]
RCW 43.105.240 Evaluation of agency information technology spending and budget requests. (1) Pursuant to RCW 43.88.092(3), at the request of the director of financial management, the office shall evaluate both state agency information technology current spending and technology budget requests, including those proposed by the superintendent of public instruction, in conjunction with educational service districts, […]
RCW 43.105.245 Planning, implementation, and evaluation of major projects—Standards and policies. (1) The office shall establish standards and policies governing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of major information technology projects, including those proposed by the superintendent of public instruction, in conjunction with educational service districts, or statewide or regional providers of K-12 education information technology […]
RCW 43.105.255 Major technology projects and services—Approval. (1) Prior to making a commitment to purchase, acquire, or develop a major information technology project or service, state agencies must provide a proposal to the office outlining the business case of the proposed product or service, including the up-front and ongoing cost of the proposal. (2) Within […]
RCW 43.105.265 Enterprise-based strategy for information technology—Use of ongoing enterprise architecture program. (1) The office shall develop an enterprise-based strategy for information technology in state government informed by portfolio management planning and information technology expenditure information collected from state agencies pursuant to RCW 43.88.092. (2)(a) The office shall develop an ongoing enterprise architecture program for […]
RCW 43.105.285 Technology services board—Created—Composition. (1) The technology services board is created within the agency. (2) The board shall be composed of thirteen members. Six members shall be appointed by the governor, three of whom shall be representatives of state agencies or institutions, and three of whom shall be representatives of the private sector. Of […]
RCW 43.105.287 Technology services board—Powers and duties. The board shall have the following powers and duties related to information services: (1) To review and approve standards and policies, developed by the office, governing the acquisition and disposition of equipment, proprietary software, and purchased services, licensing of the radio spectrum by or on behalf of state […]
