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November 2024
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Upcoming Events
State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Meeting
Dec. 2, 2024
Oregon Emerging Technology Summit: AI
Dec. 11, 2024
About EIS
Enterprise Information Services ensures accessible, reliable and secure state technology systems that equitably serve Oregonians.
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Oregon Receives 2024 State Standard of Excellence Honorable Mention
On November 20, 2024, Results for America (RFA) hosted a virtual event co-hosted by the National Governors Association, where state government officials were recognized for their use of evidence and data in decision-making processes like budgeting, grantmaking, and direct services.
States received Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Honorable Mention certifications based on their systematic approaches to using data to enhance economic mobility. The event highlighted top-performing states and featured bipartisan leaders discussing their innovative strategies to maximize taxpayer dollars.
Oregon has been a leading state with the focus on evidence-based policy and practices since the first State Standard was released in 2018 and this year was awarded Honorable Mention as part of the RFA 2024 Invest in What Works State Standard of Excellence.
“One of my key priorities as Governor is making sure our state government uses its resources wisely and focuses on providing the best outcomes to support the health, happiness, and economic prosperity of all Oregonians. The Results for America recognition illustrates that Oregon continues to lead and mature in our use of data-informed decision making and in managing for results. I look forward to seeing agencies continue to strengthen their practices to deliver valuable services to Oregonians.”
-Governor Tina Kotek
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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The State and Local Cyber Grant Program (SLCGP) registration closed for round two and there were 105 registrations received from a mixture of city, county, schools, special districts, and other entities. From those registrations, a total of 58 complete applications were submitted, six did not qualify, and 52 are currently being reviewed by subcommittees.
Many trainings were held to assist with applications, technical assistance, and to provide lessons learned and successes over the past two months.
The Oregon SLCGP committee has been updating the approved Oregon Cybersecurity Plan and will submit updates by January 31, 2025.
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Inclement Weather and State Office Closure Policy
State offices can close for a variety of reasons and although many staff work remotely, the Temporary Interruption of Employment policy is still followed.
There are many resources available for checking the status of building closures. If we are experiencing inclement weather, DAS will notify major TV and radio stations by 5 a.m. in Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Corvallis.
For information on building closures, you can call the DAS Building Closure phone line at 503-373-0850 or visit the Building Closure webpage and sign up for alerts.
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Toys for Tots 2024 Campaign
It is time to bring some much- needed holiday cheer to some of our smallest Oregonians. The state of Oregon is participating in the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign and EIS is participating as a drop site for the toy drive.
Toys for Tots provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during the holiday season. The toys, books, and other gifts collected and distributed by Marines and volunteers offer these children recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime.
If you would like to bring in a donation, we will hold them at the EIS North front desk, 550 Airport Rd. Salem, and deliver them on December 16.
You can find the 2024 Wishlist on Amazon and Walmart. Thank you for your support.
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AI: What Is It and Why Should I Care?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) describes systems programmed to think and respond like humans in a simulation of human intelligence.
AI is powerful because it can simulate the intelligence and reasoning capability of the human mind, but it can analyze far more information and do it exponentially faster than any human.
While AI is not necessarily something to be feared, there are some dangers of which to be aware and when using AI, be very careful what information you enter and share.
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GIS Professionals Day - 25th Anniversary
November 20, 2024, is the 25th Anniversary of Geographic Information System (GIS) Professionals Day. This day is dedicated to showing, teaching, and inspiring others.
The theme this year, “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World”, highlights the ways GIS technology has changed the way people perceive, navigate, and shape our world, while connecting people to accomplish great things together.
For the many resources, activities, and training available visit GIS Day | November 20, 2024.
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IT Strategic Planning Workshops
Over the past two months, 40 state IT leaders participated in EIS-sponsored workshops, focused on strategic planning techniques and tools designed to strengthen agency-aligned goals and objectives.
Workshop sessions featured practical exercises on linking agency key performance measures, to outcomes through IT investments and effectively communicating plans. Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value and impact of the workshops.
Strategic planning creates efficient state agency operations that directly impact the essential services that support Oregonians.
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Andrea Ballinger, Vice Provost and CIO of Oregon State University, has been recognized as the 2024 CIO of the Year by The Society of Information Management (SIM) Portland chapter. The finalist and winners are selected for demonstrating excellence in technology leadership.
SIM stands as the foremost professional membership organization for leading IT professionals across the globe. The SIM Portland chapter promotes community engagement through initiatives and believes that helping develop the next generation of IT leaders leads to future success.
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EIS is excited to announce Faheem Quadri will be joining our team as the Assistant State Chief Information Officer for the Natural Resources Policy Area on December 1.
Faheem brings over 28 years of experience in information technology and most recently dedicated 17 years to Oregon state government.
Faheem is recognized for his strategic vision and collaborative approach, particularly in enhancing service delivery to help Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence while optimizing the role of technology.
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Native American Heritage Month
During the month of November, the Unites States celebrates Native American Heritage Month to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of America’s tribal people.
The month was declared on August 3, 1990, by President George H. W. Bush and the commemorative month aims to provide a platform for Native people in the US to share their culture, traditions, and ways and concepts of life.
Oregon has many ways to celebrate from powwows to free frybread.
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Infrastructure Projects
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) in Oregon is funded through the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF) that is administered by Business Oregon. The DWSRF provides low-cost loans to both community and non-profit non-community water systems for planning, design, and construction of drinking water facility improvements.
Eligible projects include those looking for security improvements and much more. Projects that resolve current health and/or compliance issues, or address technical, managerial or financial problems through consolidation receive priority funding and greater financial incentives. Project Letters of Interest (LOI) have a submission deadline of February 15 of each year.
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