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Download NASCIO's Strategic Plan (adopted March 11, 2011)

MISSION

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

VISION

NASCIO's vision is government in which the public trust is fully served through the efficient and effective use of technology.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

As guiding principles, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers will:

• be non-partisan,
• be ethical in our actions and relationships,
• foster policies that support the public trust,
• focus on multi-jurisdictional issues,
• promote open standards and best practices, and
• promote strategic alignment of government technology investments and state business agendas.

The association’s goals and objectives to realize our mission and vision include:

GOAL: NASCIO IS THE PREMIER NETWORK AND RESOURCE FOR STATE CIOS
Objectives:

• Improve state CIOs’ awareness of strategic information technology issues and solutions
• Identify and promote best practices and innovations in strategic planning, organizational transformation, business process improvement, performance management and the successful integration of enabling technologies
• Facilitate the sharing of experiences and expertise between members

GOAL: NASCIO ADVANCES STATE CIOS AS KEY STATE LEADERS
Objectives:

• Promote transition planning, processes and mentoring tactics for new state CIOs
• Advance and reinforce the role of the state CIO as the policy and business leader of state information technology
• Recognize leadership, innovation and best practices in state information technology
• Advance the evolving role of the state CIO as a transformative government leader

GOAL: NASCIO IS AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT
Objectives:

• Strengthen and deepen existing relationships with key strategic partners to advance NASCIO’s mission
• Promote and advocate the role of state CIO as the principal oversight of state information technology resources and policies at all levels of government
• Promote cross-boundary initiatives, solutions and relationships
• Collaborate to develop, modernize and protect the information technology infrastructure
• Promote and communicate the critical role of information technology in the operation and continuity of state government
• Promote and educate the private sector, federal and state policymakers on the benefits of multi-state initiatives and public/private sector partnerships to carry out critical and non-critical services in order to leverage information technology assets to get the maximum return on investment

NASCIO relies on its strategic plan to guide the development of the annual business plan and supporting performance measurement. Linked to objectives, the performance measures and metrics in the business plan define the strategic initiatives, outcomes, key performance indicators and vital signs of NASCIO for the program year. Strategic initiatives to be addressed are determined by the Executive Committee after assessing state member priorities, as well as emerging national trends and issues.

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