The document provides an overview of HUD's IT transformation funded by the 2010 Appropriations Act. It allocated $80-180 million for 30 down-selected IT projects to support business transformation initiatives from 2010-2012. The projects must demonstrate compliance with HUD's enterprise architecture and investment controls, and be managed according to lifecycle policies. HUD restructured its CIO organization around federal CIO competencies to improve customer satisfaction by establishing integrated project teams to lead projects according to a standard lifecycle.
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
March 2010: FedSources HUD CIO Jerry Williams
1. Overview of HUD Information Technology Transformation Jerry E. Williams, Chief Information Officer March 31, 2010
2. TI/IT Overview 2010 Appropriations Act passed 12/13/09 Funded $80-$180M of IT projects to support business transformation initiatives Funds available until 9/30/12 30 IT projects down-selected from many requests March 8, 2010 2
3. Requirements for TI/IT Projects HUD spending plans must: Identify for each modernization project: the functional and performance capabilities to be delivered and the mission benefits to be realized, the estimated lifecycle cost, and key milestones to be met. Demonstrate that each modernization project is: compliant with the department’s enterprise architecture, being managed in accordance with applicable lifecycle management policies and guidance, subject to the department’s capital planning and investment control requirements, and supported by an adequately staffed project office. HUD must submit project documentation to the Government Accountability Office for review. CIO has interacted with GAO to match expectations. 3 March 19, 2010
4. Consistent Approach Being Implemented to Meet Requirements Created a streamlined investment management governance structure to raise decision making to senior levels Established integrated project teams (IPT) to lead projects Developed a standard project planning life cycle and template Integrating planning, systems development methodology, and investment management processes Funding being allocated by the CIO incrementally as projects evolve through the process Transparency of IPT progress to become available to stakeholders using common processes and tools March 19, 2010 4
7. Lack of single point of contact for the business community puts the burden on the business owner and creates a risk of performance and compliance gaps