June 2024 Edition

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Upcoming Events

State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Meeting - July 24, 2024

Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC)  July 31, 2024

Oregon Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit September 25, 2024

About EIS

Enterprise Information Services ensures accessible, reliable, and secure state technology systems that equitably serve Oregonians.

EIS Objectives 2023-2026

The business of state government is ever evolving, and technology is constantly advancing. We recognize that our leaders must embrace this challenge, which requires a blend of vision, discipline, and endurance. To meet this challenge, EIS anchors our daily work to the objectives identified in our Strategic Framework Version 2.0, 2023-2026.

• Deliver Service Excellence
• Mature Project Transparency and Accountability
• Mature Statewide Cloud Strategy and Brokerage Services
• Mature Oregon’s Data Governance
• Improve Oregon’s Cybersecurity Posture
• Mature Legacy System Modernization Strategies

State CIO Designates State CTO to AI Task Force In support of House Bill 4153, the State CIO has designated State Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Jimmy Godard, as his representative on the Joint Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. The first meeting is planned for later this month.

EIS News & Resources

State CIO updates Legislature on Covered Vendors

Terrence Woods updated the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology on rule making for Covered Vendors. You can view the meeting and read the rules online. The list of Covered Vendors is published on the EIS Cyber Security Services website.

CTO releases inaugural CTO Quarterly Outlook

State Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Jimmy Godard, released his first Quarterly State CTO Outlook.

Read his Outlook to learn his perspective on key emerging business trends, key emerging technologies, and technical and organizational debt.

Council considers AI Framework principles

The State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council reviewed potential principles for artificial intelligence in Oregon. The Council is charged with developing an action plan that includes principles and recommendations. You can find the June 11 meeting recording and materials on the AI Advisory Council website.

State CIO Recognizes State IT Projects

Six Executive Branch agencies submitted IT Projects for consideration of a State CIO Award. The State CIO selected Oregon Department of Transportation’s DMV Project, “Next in Line: A Seamless DMV Experience” as Oregon’s submission to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers Award program.

Juneteenth 2024 Smithsonian Reading List In recognition of the holiday, EIS shares a reading list provided by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. This list is the museum's top picks, must read list, chosen by expert staff to explore history.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Meenakshi Rao, Data Equity Consultant with EIS Data Governance and Transparency addressed the topic of Data Equity during Oregon’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Event.

View her and other event presenters online.

P3 Updates IT Oversight documents

Project Portfolio Performance (P3) has published a new guidance document to help agencies, boards, and commissions navigate through IT oversight for non-project IT investments. Check out the Non-project Oversight Guide. Have some questions about IT oversight and not sure where to start? Check out our revamped Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

EIS DEIB Action Plan

EIS’ vision is rooted in equity. Building on this foundation, EIS has published a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Action Plan which details activities planned for the next two years to further a culture of inclusion. In an opening letter to staff, Terrence Woods wrote, “As our DEIB efforts grow, I am excited and optimistic that each of you will start to see the benefits of committing to an organizational culture where each of us is seen, heard, and supported in the ways that allow us to grow and thrive as part of one team.”

Cyber Grant Program Registration Will Reopen

State and Local Cyber Grant Program (SLCGP) registration is set to reopen later this summer. The application registration form will be available on the Oregon SLCGP website.  

Projects applying for SLCGP funds must indicate how the project aligns with Oregon’s Cybersecurity Plan.

Accessible PDFs for Digital Equity 

Accessible PDFs further inclusivity, enabling people with disabilities to interact with content through features like text-to-speech compatibility and alternative text for images.

For more information on making PDFs accessible, watch this webinar with Keith Bundy, Digital Accessibility Consultant, where he explores the principles behind creating PDF documents that can be used by everyone.

2024 SAFECOM Grant Guidance

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in partnership with SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators, has published the 2024 SAFECOM Grant Guidance. SAFECOM Guidance help ensure that federally funded emergency communications investments are interoperable and support national policies.

WorldOregon Hosts Laos Visitors

Through coordination by WorldOregon, EIS Data Governance and Transparency met with national and state representatives of Laos to discuss the role of technology in enhancing government transparency and the development and functionality of data governance and the Oregon Transparency Website to ensure transparent government activity for Oregonians.