State Consolidates IT Standards + Procurement

The state: Pennsylvania

The consolidation: SB 810 (2020 | PA)

How it would change IT in state government:

• create the Office of Information Technology
• establish cybersecurity standards for the entire state government
• manage and maintain all IT procurement
• make recommendations for future consolidation, integration, and investment
• implement a strategic plan for future IT projects

The goals:

• Streamline costs. IT spending totals nearly $1.1 billion annually, the 5th largest GR appropriation
• Security. PA ranks 6th for cyber attacks in the US
• Improved data breach responses. The FBI ranks PA’s responses the 2nd worst in the nation

Pennsylvania Business Report | Legislation would consolidate IT across agencies