115 - Informatics Policy Council
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Effective: April 1, 2016
Section: Governance
Administrator: Office of the Comptroller General
Applicability: GNWT Departments and Public Agencies
POLICY
The Informatics Policy Council (IPC), established by the Financial Management Board, shall provide assurance that the GNWT’s Information Management and Technology (IM&T) function is managed in accordance with the applicable plans, strategies and policies.
PURPOSE
To ensure that:
- IM&T investment decisions are technically and fiscally sound, business-driven, consultative, maintain the security of information and incorporate a balanced approach, recognizing both departmental and corporate requirements; and
- GNWT Departments and Public Agencies understand the responsibilities associated with the implementation and operationalization of the IM&T governance framework.
SCOPE
Applies to all GNWT Departments and any other entities that are within the GNWT’s data network.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deputy Head
Responsible for adhering to and operationalizing IPC policies and strategies within their own environment and for participating (or having representative participation through their governing department) on the advisory committees which support the IM&T governance framework.
Comptroller General
Review and approve all IM&T proposals which have a financial system component, to ensure they are in keeping with the financial accounting standards and systems of government.
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Lead the development and implementation of the IM&T governance framework; may approve Interpretation Bulletins associated with this policy.
Financial Management Board
Approves the IPC Terms of Reference, the IM&T Strategy, and any associated investments (capital and operations) proposed by the IPC; may issue a directive respecting the financial management or financial administration of a Public Agency.
AUTHORITIES and REFERENCES
- Financial Administration Act (FAA)
- s. 7 – Duties: Board
- s. 10 – Board Directives
- IM&T Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines
- Service Innovation Strategy
INTERPRETATION BULLETINS