Office of Enterprise Technology Services

AD 15-02 issued by Governor Ige defines the governance process for IT programs andprojects.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE NO. 15-02 (AD 15-02)

Under my authority, the Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) has the responsibility for statewide oversight and program governance for all Executive Branch enterprise-wide information technology (IT) and modernization projects, as well as IT modernization projects identified under the General Appropriations Act of 2015 (Act 119, 28th Hawai’i State Legislative Session). As such, all IT modernization projects that meet any of the following criteria must adhere to the program governance process described in this memorandum, effective immediately:

• all IT development and modernization projects under Act 119 or any future related legislation or budget bills;
• all IT projects that require technology resources estimated at $1,000,000 or greater; or
• enterprise projects identified by the Chief Information Officer, typically those that will leverage business and operational efficiencies and benefits for multiple departments or agencies.

In order to verify that IT and modernization projects are properly initiated, evaluated for return on investment (ROI), planned, funded and executed, this governance process must be followed as administered by ETS.