anchor: Even with the guidance provided by OMB for establishing the new information technology management leadership positions, agencies face distinct challenges in effectively positioning federal CIOs and supporting organizations to ensure that information management adds value in their business/mission performance .4 CIOs in the federal sector face structural and cultural hurdles generally not found elsewhere.
positive: OMB provided guidance for new information technology leadership positions.
negative: There are no current challenges to positioning federal CIOs.