Strategic Planning by State Chief Information Officers

State Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have a vital role in information technology (IT) organizations. This role leads and sponsors information systems (IS) programs, ensures operations, and provides technologies and digital capabilities for their organizations. Previous studies have discussed CIO effectiveness in organizational management, the skillset and credentials for the role, and responsibilities involved in leading the IT organization. Compliance with Presidential Executive Orders 13571 and 13576 requires the federal government to undertake appropriate steps to streamline and improve digital services and to deliver an efficient, effective, and accountable federal government. At the state government level, the CIO position is established in each of the 50 U.S. states and tasked with overseeing and managing the state information technology (IT) and information systems (IS). Investigating CIO involvement dealing with IT initiatives in their organizations can identify practices leading to successful implementations. This research sought to contribute to the body of knowledge and aimed to highlight state CIO involvement in IT strategic planning.