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ABOUT NASCIO   |   Program Management

3rd Quarter Report 2005 (July-Sept)

NASCIO's Mission: to foster government excellence through quality business practices, information management, and technology policy.

Measuring Performance

Priority Rank 2004-05 PY Goals/BP # Objectives Status
  GOAL 1 NASCIO IS THE PREMIER NETWORK AND RESOURCE FOR STATE CIOS  
  Objective 1.1 Lead the community of practice for government CIOs  
  Objective 1.2 Provide tools and cultivate relationships that support CIO success as enablers of state business agendas  
  Objective 1.3 Facilitate the exchange of inter-governmental solutions and standards  
  Objective 1.4 Leverage the experience of members to anticipate and respond to changes in the environment  
 
  GOAL 2 CIOS ARE KEY MEMBERS OF STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP TEAMS  
  Objective 2.1 Advance the value of CIOs as advisors on information technology policy, investments and implementation  
  Objective 2.2 Promote business process improvements and integration  
 
  GOAL 3 NASCIO IS AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT  
  Objective 3.1 Serve as the preeminent source for state information technology policy and best practices for government leaders  
  Objective 3.2 Develop relationships and partnerships with strategic associations and policy advocates  

Key
  All perf. indicators are satisfied or on track (scope, schedule, budget, resources)
  One critical indicator is off track, but majority of perf. indicators are satisfactory; developing remediation plans
  Multiple indicators are off track; contingency plan needed

Vital Signs Dashboard

NASCIO uses a modified scorecard approach to map the goals outlined in the association's strategic plan: tracking performance through a series of "vital signs" illustrated in the following dashboard.


Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.3.1; 2.14
Performance Indicators: Effectiveness of national policy agenda and CIO participation
Warning: CIO survey indicates that better focus and communication needed for federal relations
Action Recommended:
  • refine "targets" for NASCIO message (national and federal i.e. fly-in meetings)
  • expand communication plan for CIO audience (i.e. policy votes for membership)
  • assess resources for state vs. federal efforts
 

Goals/Obj./Outcomes: 1.3.2; 1.4.1; 3.1.1; 3.2.1
Performance Indicators: Perceived credibility for constituents; type and "quality" or level of NASCIO partnerships with related orgs & CIO offices
Warnings: DoJ funding decreasing over time; focus for projects changing per changing funding streams but new grantors appear to be back on track.
Action Recommended:
  • develop pro-active plan to target and facilitate true participation with priority organizations/ contacts; partner survey planned for fall
  • improve communication re: opportunities for service to CIOs and peer policy-makers
  • action/comm. plan needed for grant $ streams

Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 3.1.3
Performance Indicators: 50% fund balance; caliber of staff resources
Warning: FY 2005 deficit is $79,881.73 more than projected, but fund balance for non-grant spending = 50.1%; FY2005-06 income proj. needs to improve by approx. $50,000 as non-grant expenditures are expected to increase by at least that amount.
Action Recommended:
  • regular re-assessment of balance of income streams based on long-term viability of each
  • membership retention tracking and action plan
  • assessment of future M&A on budget
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    Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 2.1.2; 2.13; 2.2.1
    Performance Indicators: CIO roles, challenges & authorities are understood by policymakers; CIO scope of responsibilities; extent of NASCIO interaction with policy-makers
    Warnings: need to increase contacts within and past NGA; more CIOs are embedded w/in depts.
    Action Recommended:
    • improve opportunities for CIO visibility/ awareness of CIO models and role; depth/scope of member participation study has begun

    Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.2.1; 2.2.2; 3.1.2
    Performance Indicators: NASCIO consumers deem content relevant; PM practices led by CIOs in 50 states; national recognition of outstanding business leaders and practices
    Action Recommended:
    • establish more time for CIO-only meetings; All-state conference calls/webinars have increased
    • state program management forum in full swing with avg. participation of 25 states per event
    • develop an validation and re-use program for NASCIO award winners
     

    Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.1.1; 1.1.2; 1.2.2
    Performance Indicators: Retention rates for each membership level; member participation; member and sponsors determine that NASCIO services are effective and efficient
    Warning: State and corporate retention rates both decreased in the previous FY, but have bettered status quo this year, with return of state of CA: primarily due to turnover, M&A
    Action Recommended:
    • develop CRM plan & new member orientation
    • work with CLC to develop corporate value statement
    • Overall sponsor support (#s and dollars) is at an all-time high with the vast majority retained; budget goal was aggressive at $450,000 and fell short by $1300
    • track depth of member participation in order to access more insight within membership levels

    Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.1.1; 1.4.2; 2.2.3
    Performance Indicators: Members indicate NASCIO's ability to anticipate issues meets their needs, as do products and services overall; EA adoption is advanced in the states
    Action Recommended:
    • conduct point of service surveys for products for member feedback
    • EA census completed with 38 states & DC participating
    • Investigate avenues for service expansion (TA)
    • # of NASCIO research projects has increased to meet requests
       

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