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For immediate release: July 31, 2008 Contact: Shawn Karrick
NASCIO Member Tom Jarrett, Delaware, CIO, Testifies Before Congress on IT Project Management
(LEXINGTON, KY) - On July 31, 2008, NASCIO member and Delaware CIO Tom Jarrett testified on behalf of the state of Delaware before the U.S. Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on efforts to manage information technology projects.
Jarrett’s testimony offered a high-level view of project lifecycles using the “Delaware Model” as well as processes and procedures that Delaware has put into place to successfully manage portfolios. Jarrett explained the need for transparency, continuous information exchange and dialogue among legislature, the governor and elected representatives. An archived webcast will be available from the Senate Subcommittee.
NASCIO is the premier network and resource for state CIOs and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The primary state government members are senior officials who have executive level and statewide responsibility for information technology leadership. State officials who are involved in agency level information technology management may participate as state members. Representatives from other public sector and non-profit organizations may also participate as associate members. Private sector firms may join as corporate members and participate in the Corporate Leadership Council.
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