This VITA function is strategic for the Commonwealth of Virginia. While the Information Technology Investment Board (ITIB) provides strategic direction for the use of technology resources for the Commonwealth, VITA's role is one of oversight to ensure information technology resources are used and appropriately managed within the confines of that direction. In part, VITA fulfills its responsibility by engaging in opportunity selections and then overseeing the portfolio of selections that have been made. Simplified, VITA oversees the pre-selection, selection, control and evaluation of strategic and designated IT projects and procurements to support Executive Branch Agency business objectives.

We do this by...

• Working with our customers to understand their business requirements.
• Considering both the Commonwealth's current technology portfolio and its strategic direction.
• Collaborating with our customers to expedite projects and obtain the best possible value by addressing issues - and opportunities - sooner rather than later.
• Working with stakeholders to prioritize and select technology investments that optimize benefit to citizens within the Commonwealth.
• Seeking continuous improvement, evaluating both existing IT investments and new technologies to more effectively meet increasing business demands.

Direction and oversight are provided through a variety of means including:

• Commonwealth of Virginia Strategic Plan for Information Technology - Providing strategic direction through the Commonwealth's Strategic Plan for Information Technology.
• Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance with a statewide IT enterprise architecture that supports the strategic plan and provides strategic and tactical direction to agencies and institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth.
• Project Management and Oversight - Ensuring agencies and institutions of higher education follow project management best practices and procedures and are compatible with Commonwealth Strategic Plan initiatives when developing or enhancing major information technology systems.
• Commonwealth of Virginia Information Technology Resource Management (ITRM) Policies, Standards, and Guidelines - Establishing rules and providing guidance to ensure the effective and efficient use, acquisition, and management of information technology resources in the Commonwealth.
• IT Investment Management – Developing and implementing IT strategic plans that support the strategic goals and objectives for the Commonwealth of Virginia and each agency.
• Online Review and Comment Application – Online application for comment on draft documents.
• AITR Roles and Responsibilities - Agency Information Technology Resource (AITR) checklist of responsibilities and training requirements.