OA-Information Technology (OIT) oversees investments in and performance of all IT systems across the commonwealth. OIT establishes and implements policies, standards, and guidelines regarding planning, management, acquisition, and security of IT assets in all commonwealth agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction. OIT is responsible for the issuance and management of IT procurement, including hardware, software, services and telecommunications. The Office also provides direct oversight for large, enterprise-wide initiatives, such as IT consolidation, commonwealth shared services, and cyber security, as well as enterprise IT technology support.
OA-Information Technology is dedicated to serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its citizens by providing enterprise-wide technology, policy, standards, architecture, information, and solutions to enhance system interoperability, security, and cost effectiveness.
In addition, OA-Information Technology manages the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network (PA-STARNet) and the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET).
