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Such policies, standards, and guidelines shall include in the review an assessment of the (i) degree to which the project is consistent with the Commonwealth’s overall strategic plan; (ii) technical feasibility of the project; (iii) benefits to the Commonwealth of the project, including customer service improvements; (iv) risks associated with the project; (v) continued funding requirements; and (vi) past performance by the executive branch agency on other projects.2\n\nDevelop a Commonwealth Project Management Standard for information technology projects by executive branch agencies that establishes a methodology for the initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of information technology projects and related procurements. Such methodology shall include the establishment of appropriate oversight for information technology projects. The basis for the governance and oversight of information technology projects shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the project’s risk and complexity. The Commonwealth Project Management Standard shall require that all such projects conform to the Commonwealth strategic plan for information technology developed and approved pursuant to subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1 and the strategic plans of agencies developed and approved pursuant to § 2.2-2014. All executive branch agencies shall conform to the requirements of the Commonwealth Project Management Standard.3\n\nEstablish minimum qualifications and training standards for project managers.4\n\nEstablish an information clearinghouse that identifies best practices and new developments and contains detailed information regarding the Commonwealth’s previous experiences with the development of major information technology projects.5\n\nReview and approve or disapprove the selection or termination of any Commonwealth information technology project. The CIO shall disapprove any executive branch agency request to initiate a major information technology project or related procurement if funding for such project has not been included in the budget bill in accordance with § 2.2-1509.3, unless the Governor has determined that an emergency exists and a major information technology project is necessary to address the emergency. The CIO shall disapprove any Commonwealth information technology projects that do not conform to the Commonwealth strategic plan for information technology developed and approved pursuant to subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1 or to the strategic plan of executive branch agencies developed and approved pursuant to § 2.2-2014.6\n\nEstablish Internal Agency Oversight Committees and Secretariat Oversight Committees as necessary and in accordance with § 2.2-2021.B\n\nThe CIO may direct the modification, termination, or suspension of any Commonwealth information technology project that, as the result of a periodic review authorized by subdivision A 5 of § 2.2-2007, has not met the performance measures agreed to by the CIO and sponsoring executive branch agency, or if he otherwise deems such action appropriate and consistent with the terms of any affected contracts.\n\t\t\tNothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede the responsibility of a governing board for the management and operation of a public institution of higher education.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall not apply to research projects, research initiatives, or instructional programs at public institutions of higher education. However, technology investments in research projects, research initiatives, or instructional programs at such institutions estimated to cost $1 million or more of general fund appropriations may be reviewed as provided in subdivision A 5 of § 2.2-2007. The CIO and the Secretary of Education, in consultation with public institutions of higher education, shall develop and provide to such institution criteria to be used in determining whether projects are mission-critical.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":291686,"text":"The CIO shall have the following duties related to the management of information technology projects:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":291687,"text":"Develop policies, standards, and guidelines that require the Division to review and recommend to the CIO Commonwealth information technology projects proposed by executive branch agencies. 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This law was first created in 2016. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 296<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.<\/p>","references":[{"id":62081,"section_number":"2.2-1509.3","catch_line":"Budget bill to include appropriations for major information technology projects","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-1509.3\/"},{"id":67174,"section_number":"2.2-2006","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2006\/"},{"id":57889,"section_number":"2.2-2009","catch_line":"Additional duties of the CIO relating to security of government information","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2009\/"},{"id":75451,"section_number":"2.2-2017","catch_line":"Powers and duties of the Division","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2017\/"},{"id":59829,"section_number":"58.1-1840.2","catch_line":"Virginia Tax Amnesty Program","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-1840.2\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":62081,"section_number":"2.2-1509.3","catch_line":"Budget bill to include appropriations for major information technology projects","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-1509.3\/"},{"id":80478,"section_number":"2.2-2007","catch_line":"Powers of the CIO","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2007\/"},{"id":63438,"section_number":"2.2-2007.1","catch_line":"Additional duties of the CIO relating to information technology planning and budgeting","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2007.1\/"},{"id":78759,"section_number":"2.2-2014","catch_line":"Submission of information technology plans by state agencies and public institutions of higher education; designation of technology resource","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2014\/"}],"permalink":{"id":173493,"object_type":"law","relational_id":81399,"identifier":"2.2-2016.1","token":"2.2\/I\/C\/20.1\/2\/2.2-2016.1","url":"\/2.2-2016.1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/2.2-2016.1\/","token":"2.2\/I\/C\/20.1\/2\/2.2-2016.1","dublin_core":{"Title":"Additional powers and duties of the CIO relating to project management","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 2.2-2016.1","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The CIO shall have the following duties related to the management of information technology<\/span> projects: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Develop policies, standards, and guidelines that require the Division to review and recommend to the CIO Commonwealth information technology projects<\/span> proposed by executive branch agencies. Such policies, standards, and guidelines shall include in the review an assessment of the (i) degree to which the project is consistent with the Commonwealth’s overall strategic plan; (ii) technical feasibility of the project; (iii) benefits to the Commonwealth of the project, including customer service improvements; (iv) risks associated with the project; (v) continued funding requirements; and (vi) past performance by the executive branch agency<\/span> on other projects. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Develop a Commonwealth Project Management Standard<\/span> for information technology projects by executive branch agencies that establishes a methodology for the initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of information technology projects and related procurements. Such methodology shall include the establishment of appropriate oversight for information technology projects. The basis for the governance and oversight of information technology projects shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the project’s risk and complexity. The Commonwealth Project Management Standard<\/span> shall require that all such projects conform to the Commonwealth strategic plan for information technology developed and approved pursuant to subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1<\/a> and the strategic plans of agencies developed and approved pursuant to § 2.2-2014<\/a>. All executive branch agencies shall conform to the requirements of the Commonwealth Project Management Standard<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Establish minimum qualifications and training standards for project managers. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Establish an information clearinghouse that identifies best practices and new developments and contains detailed information regarding the Commonwealth’s previous experiences with the development of major information technology projects<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Review and approve or disapprove the selection or termination of any Commonwealth information technology project<\/span>. The CIO shall disapprove any executive branch agency<\/span> request to initiate a major information technology project<\/span> or related procurement if funding for such project has not been included in the budget bill in accordance with § 2.2-1509.3<\/a>, unless the Governor has determined that an emergency exists and a major information technology project<\/span> is necessary to address the emergency. The CIO shall disapprove any Commonwealth information technology projects<\/span> that do not conform to the Commonwealth strategic plan for information technology developed and approved pursuant to subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1<\/a> or to the strategic plan of executive branch agencies developed and approved pursuant to § 2.2-2014<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Establish Internal Agency Oversight Committees and Secretariat Oversight Committees as necessary and in accordance with § 2.2-2021<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The CIO may direct the modification, termination, or suspension of any Commonwealth information technology project<\/span> that, as the result of a periodic review authorized by subdivision A 5 of § 2.2-2007<\/a>, has not met the performance measures agreed to by the CIO and sponsoring executive branch agency<\/span>, or if he otherwise deems such action appropriate and consistent with the terms of any affected contracts<\/span>.\n\t\t\tNothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede the responsibility of a governing board for the management and operation of a public institution of higher education.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall not apply to research projects, research initiatives, or instructional programs at public institutions of higher education. However, technology investments in research projects, research initiatives, or instructional programs at such institutions estimated to cost $1 million or more of general fund appropriations may be reviewed as provided in subdivision A 5 of § 2.2-2007<\/a>. The CIO and the Secretary<\/span> of Education, in consultation with public institutions of higher education, shall develop and provide to such institution criteria to be used in determining whether projects are mission-critical. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CIO RELATING TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT (\u00a7\n2.2-2016.1)\n\nA. The CIO shall have the following duties related to the management of\ninformation technology projects:\n\n 1. Develop policies, standards, and guidelines that require the Division to\n review and recommend to the CIO Commonwealth information technology projects\n proposed by executive branch agencies. Such policies, standards, and\n guidelines shall include in the review an assessment of the (i) degree to\n which the project is consistent with the Commonwealth’s overall\n strategic plan; (ii) technical feasibility of the project; (iii) benefits to\n the Commonwealth of the project, including customer service improvements; (iv)\n risks associated with the project; (v) continued funding requirements; and\n (vi) past performance by the executive branch agency on other projects.\n\n 2. Develop a Commonwealth Project Management Standard for information\n technology projects by executive branch agencies that establishes a\n methodology for the initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of\n information technology projects and related procurements. Such methodology\n shall include the establishment of appropriate oversight for information\n technology projects. The basis for the governance and oversight of information\n technology projects shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the\n project’s risk and complexity. The Commonwealth Project Management\n Standard shall require that all such projects conform to the Commonwealth\n strategic plan for information technology developed and approved pursuant to\n subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1 and the strategic plans of agencies\n developed and approved pursuant to § 2.2-2014. All executive branch\n agencies shall conform to the requirements of the Commonwealth Project\n Management Standard.\n\n 3. Establish minimum qualifications and training standards for project\n managers.\n\n 4. Establish an information clearinghouse that identifies best practices and\n new developments and contains detailed information regarding the\n Commonwealth’s previous experiences with the development of major\n information technology projects.\n\n 5. Review and approve or disapprove the selection or termination of any\n Commonwealth information technology project. The CIO shall disapprove any\n executive branch agency request to initiate a major information technology\n project or related procurement if funding for such project has not been\n included in the budget bill in accordance with § 2.2-1509.3, unless the\n Governor has determined that an emergency exists and a major information\n technology project is necessary to address the emergency. The CIO shall\n disapprove any Commonwealth information technology projects that do not\n conform to the Commonwealth strategic plan for information technology\n developed and approved pursuant to subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1 or to\n the strategic plan of executive branch agencies developed and approved\n pursuant to § 2.2-2014.\n\n 6. Establish Internal Agency Oversight Committees and Secretariat Oversight\n Committees as necessary and in accordance with § 2.2-2021.\n\nB. The CIO may direct the modification, termination, or suspension of any\nCommonwealth information technology project that, as the result of a periodic\nreview authorized by subdivision A 5 of § 2.2-2007, has not met the\nperformance measures agreed to by the CIO and sponsoring executive branch\nagency, or if he otherwise deems such action appropriate and consistent with the\nterms of any affected contracts.\n\t\t\tNothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede the responsibility\nof a governing board for the management and operation of a public institution of\nhigher education.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall not apply to research projects,\nresearch initiatives, or instructional programs at public institutions of higher\neducation. However, technology investments in research projects, research\ninitiatives, or instructional programs at such institutions estimated to cost $1\nmillion or more of general fund appropriations may be reviewed as provided in\nsubdivision A 5 of § 2.2-2007. The CIO and the Secretary of Education, in\nconsultation with public institutions of higher education, shall develop and\nprovide to such institution criteria to be used in determining whether projects\nare mission-critical.\n\nHISTORY: 2016, c. 296.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}