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The '''Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)''' serves the information needs for the US Department of Agriculture. ==Mission== The mission of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is to serve the information technology needs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture by providing strategic direction, policy, and oversight. This ensures that secure, reliable, and innovative IT solutions are available to support USDA's mission across its diverse programs, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and the delivery of services to stakeholders.<ref name="USDA_OCIO_Mission">[https://www.usda.gov/ocio USDA OCIO Mission]</ref> ==Parent organization== The OCIO is part of the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture|USDA]], overseeing various programs and services related to information technology across the department.<ref name="USDA_Parent">[https://www.usda.gov/our-agency USDA Parent Organization]</ref> ==Legislation== The OCIO was established under the broader authority of USDA, with its operations influenced by federal IT management laws such as the [[Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996]].<ref name="ClingerCohen">[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/html/PLAW-104publ106.htm Clinger-Cohen Act]</ref> ==Employees== The exact number of employees for the OCIO is not publicly specified, but it is part of USDA's broader IT workforce.<ref name="USDA_Employees">[https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-chief-information-officer USDA OCIO]</ref> ==Budget== The specific budget allocation for the OCIO is not itemized publicly; it is included within the USDA's total budget, which for FY 2024 was approximately $25.3 billion.<ref name="USDA_Budget">[https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-fy-2025-budget-summary.pdf USDA FY 2025 Budget Summary]</ref> ==Leadership== The leader of the organization holds the title of '''Chief Information Officer'''. ==Services== The OCIO manages USDA's IT infrastructure and systems, oversees cybersecurity and IT security policies, develops and implements IT strategies, and provides IT support and digital transformation initiatives. This includes managing IT governance, ensuring compliance with federal IT standards, and facilitating the adoption of emerging technologies to improve service delivery.<ref name="USDA_OCIO_Services">[https://www.usda.gov/ocio/services USDA OCIO Services]</ref> ==Regulations== The OCIO oversees compliance with several key regulations including the Clinger-Cohen Act, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and various USDA-specific IT policies. These regulations ensure that USDA's IT practices are secure, efficient, and aligned with both federal and departmental standards.<ref name="USDA_Regulations">[https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ocio-policy-framework.pdf USDA OCIO Policy Framework]</ref> ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250<ref name="Google_Maps">[https://www.google.com/maps/place/1400+Independence+Ave+SW,+Washington,+DC+20250,+USA/@38.88703426226009,-77.02991527116399,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7b7e664d084eb:0x1f9f7fd788172393!8m2!3d38.8870343!4d-77.0299153!16s%2Fg%2F11c4673n_z?entry=ttu Google Maps]</ref> ==Website== https://www.usda.gov/ocio ==Wikipedia article== There is no specific Wikipedia article dedicated to the USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer; however, it is mentioned within the broader context of the [[wikipedia:United States Department of Agriculture|United States Department of Agriculture]]. ==References== <references /> [[Category:Department of Agriculture]]
