Question Answer Last year I had to fill out a self-scoring There is no self-scoring sheet for agencies to sheet. Do I still have to do that this year? complete prior to submitting their DP this year. This has been replaced with a more detailed IT Addendum that agencies must submit with IT DPs. Do I have to meet with the OCIO before I A meeting with the OCIO is not required prior to submit my DP? submitting a finalized DP. Agencies are strongly encouraged to consult with the OCIO while drafting DPs. Additionally, the OCIO is leading a series of training courses for agencies centered around the evaluation criteria for DPs. Can I meet with the OCIO while I am Of course! Agencies can bring draft DPs for drafting my DP for guidance? review to the training sessions led by the OCIO. Ad hoc requests for review can also be accommodated. For scheduling, please contact the Do I have to do anything special with my The OCIO will retrieve completed IT DPs from DP once it has been completed to comply the Agency Budget System (ABS). All information with the OCIO’s process? that the OCIO will need to evaluate the DP will be located in that system. Agencies will not have to perform any additional steps to intersect with the OCIO’s process. Do I have to meet with WaTech Services WaTech services has a separate process from the OCIO for assessing draft DPs. For more prior to submitting my DP? information, reach out to your Customer Account Manager (CAM). One of my DPs is for an Administrative or Yes. All Administrative and Financial system Financial system. Is there anything requests must receive approval by the OCIO special that I need to do for that? prior to the submission of a finalized DP. Refer to of the budget instructions for more information and instructions on how to begin that process. What if I am investing in new radio Radio investments require approval from the technology? State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC). Refer to of the budget instructions for more information and contact instructions. I am submitting a DP for business staff No. You do not need an IT Addendum for IT that will include a new workstation. Do I related costs associated with new employees. have to complete an IT Addendum for However, if your DP contains requests for this? funding for IT consulting, or equipment, an IT Addendum is required.
Question Answer Last year I had to fill out a self-scoring sheet. Do I still have to do that this year? There is no self-scoring sheet for agencies to complete prior to submitting their DP this year. This has been replaced with a more detailed IT Addendum that agencies must submit with IT DPs. Do I have to meet with the OCIO before I submit my DP? A meeting with the OCIO is not required prior to submitting a finalized DP. Agencies are strongly encouraged to consult with the OCIO while drafting DPs. Additionally, the OCIO is leading a series of training courses for agencies centered around the evaluation criteria for DPs. Can I meet with the OCIO while I am drafting my DP for guidance? Of course! Agencies can bring draft DPs for review to the training sessions led by the OCIO. Ad hoc requests for review can also be accommodated. For scheduling, please contact the Do I have to do anything special with my DP once it has been completed to comply with the OCIO’s process? The OCIO will retrieve completed IT DPs from the Agency Budget System (ABS). All information that the OCIO will need to evaluate the DP will be located in that system. Agencies will not have to perform any additional steps to intersect with the OCIO’s process. Do I have to meet with WaTech Services prior to submitting my DP? WaTech services has a separate process from the OCIO for assessing draft DPs. For more information, reach out to your Customer Account Manager (CAM). One of my DPs is for an Administrative or Financial system. Is there anything special that I need to do for that? Yes. All Administrative and Financial system requests must receive approval by the OCIO prior to the submission of a finalized DP. Refer to of the budget instructions for more information and instructions on how to begin that process. What if I am investing in new radio technology? Radio investments require approval from the State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC). Refer to of the budget instructions for more information and contact instructions. I am submitting a DP for business staff that will include a new workstation. Do I have to complete an IT Addendum for this? No. You do not need an IT Addendum for IT related costs associated with new employees. However, if your DP contains requests for funding for IT consulting, or equipment, an IT Addendum is required.
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