The IT Strategic Plan outlines the commonwealth's vision, mission, goals and objectives for information technology from 2012 through 2015. Congratulations to the Department of Public Welfare for earning a 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.  The Office of Administration was also a finalist.  Find out about other technology awards the commonwealth has received.   Governor Corbett signed HB 15, which directs the Office of Administration to develop PennWATCH, an online, searchable database of state government spending and investments.  The legislation marks a key milestone in the Governor's reform agenda to institute broader transparency and make information more accessible to the public.   OA-Information Technology employees can submit suggestions, comments or questions to the commonwealth's CIO via the CIO Suggestion Box (you may be asked to log in).

Employee Self Service Online system that puts employees in control of managing their information, such as requesting leave, making travel arrangements, changing your address and reviewing benefits selections. Pennsylvania Justice Network JNET is the commonwealth’s primary public safety and criminal justice information broker. Integrated Enterprise System IES is the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for Pennsylvania. It includes budgeting, financials, procurement, supplier relationship management, payroll, human resources, travel, and reporting processes. Security Breach Checklist Find out what to do if your agency has an IT security breach. Geospatial Technologies Office The GTO coordinates the commonwealth's mapping and positioning technologies.

Visit the commonwealth CIO’s office to learn more about OA-Information Technology’s authority, scope and strategic focus.  You can also learn more about: Strategic plan Project management tools, techniques and training IT training Employment opportunities

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