2.2-2017 - Powers and duties of the Division.
§ 2.2-2017. Powers and duties of the Division.
The Division shall have the power and duty to:
1. Implement the approval process for information technology projectsdeveloped in accordance with § 2.2-2008;
2. Assist the CIO in the development and implementation of a projectmanagement methodology to be used in the development of and implementation ofinformation technology projects in accordance with this article;
3. Provide ongoing assistance and support to state agencies and publicinstitutions of higher education in the development of information technologyprojects;
4. Establish a program providing cost-effective training to agency projectmanagers;
5. Review information management and information technology plans submittedby agencies and public institutions of higher education and recommend to theCIO the approval of such plans and any amendments thereto;
6. Monitor the implementation of information management and informationtechnology plans and periodically report its findings to the CIO;
7. Assign project management specialists to review and recommend informationtechnology proposals based on criteria developed by the Division based on the(i) degree to which the project is consistent with the Commonwealth's overallstrategic plan; (ii) technical feasibility of the project; (iii) benefits tothe Commonwealth of the project, including customer service improvements;(iv) risks associated with the project; (v) continued funding requirements;and (vi) past performance by the agency on other projects; and
8. Provide oversight for state agency information technology projects.
(2003, cc. 981, 1021.)