All proposed information technology (IT) projects must be submitted to the Technology and Support Division’s Office of Technology Planning (OTP) prior to acquisition, development, enhancement, or implementation. No IT project will be funded, implemented, or available for use without having been first vetted through the information technology governance process. This includes those projects wherein the funding originates from grants and/or other specialized accounts. All IT projects are subject to the following governance process:
Any deviation from this policy will require a memorandum from the unit commander to the chief of TSD explaining the justification for bypassing the IT governance process.