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ABOUT NASCIO   |   Program Management

1st Quarter Report 2007 (Jan-March)

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

Measuring Performance

Priority Rank	2006-07 PY Goals/BP #	Objectives	Status
	GOAL 1	NASCIO IS THE PREMIER NETWORK AND RESOURCE FOR STATE CIOS
	Objective 1.1	Strengthen state CIOs awareness of strategic IT issues and solutions
	Objective 1.2	Promote the adoption of IT best practices and innovations
	Objective 1.3	Promote the sharing of experiences and expertise between members
	Objective 1.4	Improve our performance in fulfilling all goals
	GOAL 2	CIOS ARE KEY MEMBERS OF STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP TEAMS
	Objective 2.1	Develop transition planning, processes and mentoring tactics for new state CIOs
	Objective 2.2	Continue to advance the role of the state CIO as the policy and business leader of IT
	Objective 2.3	Identify opportunities to reinforce the role of the state CIO
	Objective 2.4	Recognize leadership, innovation and best practices in state information technology
	GOAL 3	NASCIO IS AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT
	Objective 3.1	Strengthen and deepen existing relationships with key strategic partners to advance NASCIO's mission
	Objective 3.2	Promote and advocate the role of state CIO as the principal oversight of state IT resources and policies to the Federal executive branch
	Objective 3.3	Advance the states' cybersecurity agenda and protection of critical state IT infrastructure
	Objective 3.4	Support the policy imperative for continued progress in public sector interoperability
	Objective 3.5	Promote cross-boundary initiatives, solutions and relationships with states and local government jurisdictions

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: 3.3; 3.4 Performance Indicators: Effectiveness of national policy agenda and CIO participation Improvements: State participation on NASCIO committee's is up.		Goals/Obj./Outcomes:3.1; 3.2; 3.5 Performance Indicators:Perceived credibility for constituents; type and "quality" or level of NASCIO partnerships with related orgs & CIO offices; co-branding Caution: Monitor available staff resources to participate in cross boundary collaboration efforts. Action Recommended: Continue to seek opportunities with key strategic partners. Monitor Federal Grant opportunities that align with NASCIO's mission.
Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.4.2 Performance Indicators: 50% fund balance; caliber of staff resources; year to date surplus; year to date reserve; dues payments year to date; investment portfolio performance. Caution: Financial impact of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Action Recommended: Monitor investment portfolio		Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 2.1,2.1.2, 2.2, 2.3 Performance Indicators: CIO roles, challenges & authorities understood by policymakers; CIO scope of responsibilities; extent of NASCIO policy interaction Improvements: Timely interaction with newly appointed CIO's
Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2,1.3 Performance Indicators: NASCIO consumers deem content relevant; PM practices gaining; national recognition of outstanding business leaders and practices Improvements:Obtain more feedback on webinar experience Caution: Webinar delivery problems. Action Recommended: Resolve and research alternate webinar providers		Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.4, 2.2.2 Performance Indicators: : Retention rates for each membership level; member participation; member and sponsors determine that NASCIO services are effective and efficient Action Recommended: Regular conversation between all levels of membership
Goals/Objectives/Outcomes: 1.1.2 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: Renovate the Smart Library

Staff contact: Doug Robinson, Executive Director
Phone: (859) 514-9153
E-mail: drobinson@AMRms.com