Office of the Chief Information Officer (Department of Commerce)
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at Department of Commerce is responsible for ensuring that the department's programs make full and appropriate use of information technology. It supports the increased use of leading-edge technology to enable the department to carry out its mission better, with improved products and services at the lowest cost.
Mission
- Ensure that the Department's programs make full and appropriate use of information technology.
- Support the increased use of leading-edge technology to enable better mission execution with improved products and services at lower costs.
- Oversee approximately $2.5 billion in annual IT expenditures for hardware, software, and services, along with networking and telecommunications.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: United States Department of Commerce
- Sponsoring Office: Office of the Secretary
Creation and Authorization
The Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Department of Commerce was established as part of the broader federal government's IT management framework. Its functions are shaped by legislation like the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA).
Funding
- The OCIO oversees IT spending within the Department of Commerce but does not have a publicly itemized budget. It's part of the broader Department's budget, which includes IT investments.
- Funding has been ongoing since its establishment, with no specified end date for funding.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Chief Information Officer (CIO)** of the Department of Commerce.
Website
Social Media
- No specific social media accounts are listed for the OCIO, though the Department of Commerce has various accounts.
Wikipedia
No dedicated Wikipedia page exists for the Office of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Commerce.