Arizona is one of five states that have this cabinet-level technology position. Ms. Patrick stated that GITA s role is to maximize project benefits of any IT project and minimize project risk. GITA has established statewide standards and monitored these IT projects. GITA and ITAC are available to the Legislature for any feedback on technology issues or to answer questions. The Legislature becomes involved in the process of the IT projects when appropriating funds for IT projects.
Agencies submit their two-year budgets and the IT projects are included.
The Legislature approves or disapproves appropriations. Often the Legislature will look to GITA and ITAC for recommendations and assistance pertaining to the appropriations. GITA also provides updates of the oversight monitoring of the ongoing IT projects. GITA strives to advance the legislative awareness of the abilities and limitations of IT to meet agency business objectives. She mentioned that the Committee would hear the term PIJ many times.