FAQs

No. While NASCIO provides expertise to states in the forms of white papers, research products, professional development opportunities and even testimony before the legislature when requested, we do not seek to influence state policy decisions through lobbying.

Absolutely! NASCIO relies on a diverse group of stakeholders to communicate its message and advocate for states. These stakeholders may include (but aren’t limited to) state and local groups, other associations invested in state technology issues, trade groups and even private industry.

Each year, NASCIO staff solicits feedback from its members on their concerns and priorities for the coming year. These priorities represent significant areas of focus – largely on cybersecurity and information technology (IT) needs – for NASCIO to highlight and collaborate with federal agencies, Congress, the White House and our strategic partners. Those priorities are then used to determine our advocacy strategy and agenda.

At NASCIO, our primary objective in the advocacy and policy arena is to provide policy-makers with insight and recommendations regarding the implications of technology-related legislation, regulations, policies and proposals. This can take the form of briefings and presentations for decision makers, research products, congressional testimony, regulatory comments and other forms of communication. We also maintain a list of advocacy priorities that we update each year to keep our federal partners informed.

As the primary voice for state CIOs, CISOs and CPOs, as well a national leader and advocate for government technology policy, federal decision makers know that NASCIO can offer honest and accurate information and advice on the pressing technology and cybersecurity-related challenges they face. From Congressional committee leadership offices to the White House, NASCIO is regarded as a trusted partner for key technology issues.