Overview

The CIO, a cabinet level secretary, manages the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) ISD. The CIO has jurisdictional responsibility related to information and telecommunications systems of all State of Oklahoma agencies as provided under the Oklahoma Information Services Act.

Another key responsibility includes approving state agencies’ procurement of information technology and telecommunication hardware, software, maintenance and consulting services.

Mr. Pettit has global industry, government and Big 4 consulting experience, and is a recognized leader in Enterprise Architecture. He has directed both industry and consulting organizations in diverse roles as a chief technology officer, vice president and BCP service line leader, senior manager and regional director of technology and telecommunications. Mr. Pettit has received the Best of Texas Award for IT Leadership, the Public Technology Institute IT Leadership Award and the Society for Information Management IT Executive of the Year Award for his leadership.

In addition, Mr. Pettit is a published author on IT Leadership in Studies in E-Government, Government Technology Magazine, Texas Technology Magazine, the Journal for Enterprise Architecture and most recently, the SIM Guide to Enterprise Architecture (2009).

He is certified by the Disaster Recovery Institute International as a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP). In addition, he holds certifications with Novell, Filenet, Sun Systems and IBM. Read Mr. Pettit's full bio...

Related Information

• StateScoop podcast with CIO Alex Pettit - posted 2/7/2013 (link opens in a new window)
• Christopher Dorobek Podcasts with the CIO (links open in a new window):
  • Procurement Problems and RFPs - posted 7/16/2012 (4 minutes, 46 seconds)
  • Oklahoma CIO Interview, part 1 - posted 7/16/2012 (1:25)
  • Oklahoma CIO Interview, part 2 - posted 7/16/2012 (1:45)
• Oklahoma Innovations Podcast with the CIO (link opens in a new window) | Transcript (.pdf, 18 pp, 71 KB)
• State of Oklahoma Communities of Practice wiki (Link opens in a new window)
• IT Modernization
  • IT Modernization Study (.pdf, 105 pp, 4.1 MB)
  • Report archives

Key Legislation

• Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act

  HB 1304, also known as the "Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act," was signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin in May 2011.

  • The language of the Act is summarized below.

    A.  No state agency shall expend or encumber any funds for the purchase, lease, lease-purchase, lease with option to purchase, rental or other procurement of any information technology assets without the prior written approval of the Chief Information Officer.

    B.  No state agency shall initiate or implement an information technology planned project without the prior written approval of the Chief Information Officer.

    Please forward questions regarding this new law to the OMES Service Desk at helpdesk@osf.ok.gov or (405) 521-2444.

• Oklahoma Information Services Act

  House Bill 1170, also known as the "Oklahoma Information Services Act," resulted in a few changes related to procurement. The changes, as summarized below, went into effect Aug. 26, 2009.

  All purchases of information technology (IT) and telecommunication equipment, software and services in excess of $10,000 must be approved by the State Chief Information Officer (CIO) prior to purchasing. The previous thresholds were those in excess of $25,000 for IT and $0 for telecommunication. The process for this approval remains the same. Agencies are to complete OMES Form 115 for submission to the procurement group within the OMES Information Services Division.

  In addition, no agency of the executive branch of Oklahoma state government shall create new full-time equivalent administrative-level information technology positions or replace or fill any existing or vacant full-time equivalent administrative-level IT position without the approval of State CIO Alex Pettit. To request an exception or ask questions, please contact the OMES Service Desk at helpdesk@osf.ok.gov or (405) 521-2444.

Governing Statutes

• Title 62 Public Finance, Chapter 1 - State Fiscal Affairs

  • § 34.11.1. Chief Information Officer
  • § 34.11.1.1. Performance Metrics - Data to be Placed Online
  • § 34.11.2. Oklahoma State Government 2.0 Initiative
  • § 34.11.3. Oklahoma State Government Open Documents Initiative
  • § 34.11.4. Oklahoma State Government Forms One-Stop Initiative
  • § 34.11.5. Oklahoma State Government Geographic Information One-Stop Initiative
  • § 34.11.6. Oklahoma State Government Payroll Processing One-Stop Initiative
  • § 34.11.7. Performance Reporting Metrics - Telework
  • § 34.11.8. Oklahoma State Government IT Project Monitoring and Transparency Initiative
  • § 34.11.9. Oklahoma State Government Business Licensing One-Stop Program
  • § 34.12. Duties of Information Services Division
  • § 34.13. Monthly Statement of Charges to State Agencies - Unobligated Balance
  • § 34.14. Repealed by Laws 2009, HB 1170, c. 451, § 25
  • § 34.15. Authority of the Information Services Division of the Office of State Finance
  • § 34.16. State Agency Annual One-Year Operations Plan - Review by Information Services Division - Findings and Recommendations to Governor
  • § 34.17. Duties of Office of State Finance - Application Software - Integrated Central Systems
  • § 34.18. Notification of Availability of Applications of Integrated Central Systems - Submittal of Transactions
  • § 34.19. Installation, Maintenance, and Administration of Central Communication or Intercommunication System for State
  • § 34.20. Additional Powers and Duties of Information Services Division of Office of State Finance
  • § 34.21. Authorization for Use of State Funds - Statewide Communications Plan - Agency and Interagency Agreements
  • § 34.22. Telecommunications Revolving Fund
  • § 34.23. Oklahoma Government Telecommunications Network - Development and Maintenance
  • § 34.24. State Portal System Connecting State Agency Websites
  • § 34.24.1. Portal System for License Application - Reports - Exemptions
  • § 34.25. Convenience Fee for Electronic or Online Transactions
  • § 34.26. Electronic Portal System - Open-System Concept
  • § 34.27. State Government Technology Applications Review Board
  • § 34.28. Accessibility of Information Technology for Individuals With Disabilities
  • § 34.29. Definitions
  • § 34.30. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council
  • § 34.31. State Agency Acquisition of Customized Computer Software
  • § 34.32. Security Risk Assessment - Reports
  • § 34.33. Authority to Develop, Design, and Construct State's Information Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure and Security
  • § 41.5a-4. State Policy and Procedures for Destruction or Disposal of Electronic Storage Media

Administrative Rules

• Proposed Administrative Rules

  All proposed rules for OMES may be found on the State of Oklahoma's Online Filing System.

• Title 260, Chapter 15 - Accessibility of Information Technology

  This chapter provides information and establishes procedures to ensure state compliance regarding accessibility of information technology for individuals with disabilities. View the full chapter...

Policies

• ISD HIPAA Policy (.pdf, 12 pps, 218 KB)