Office of the Chief Information Officer (Department of Agriculture)

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Office of the Chief Information Officer (Department of Agriculture) Type: Government Agency Parent organization: Department of Agriculture Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Chief Information Officer Budget: Not specifically itemized; part of USDA's total budget for FY 2024, which was around $25.3 billion. Address: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250 Website: https://www.usda.gov/ocio Creation Legislation: Established under the broader authority of USDA to manage IT, with mandates from various federal IT management laws like the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. Wikipedia: Office of the Chief Information Officer (Department of Agriculture)

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Mission Serves the information technology needs of USDA by providing strategic direction, policy, and oversight to ensure secure, reliable, and innovative IT solutions in support of USDA's mission.

Services Manages USDA's IT infrastructure and systems Oversees cybersecurity and IT security policies Develops and implements IT strategies and policies Provides IT support and digital transformation initiatives

Regulations Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) 7 CFR Part 2 - Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture and General Officers of the Department

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.

Parent organization

The OCIO is part of the USDA, overseeing various programs and services related to information technology across the department.

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.

Employees

The exact number of employees for the OCIO is not publicly specified, but it is part of USDA's broader IT workforce.

Not publicly specified; part of USDA's IT staff.

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.

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.

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.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250

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 United States Department of Agriculture.