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DoIT presents new oversight, cybersecurity and AI initiatives as DLS flags IT project risks
Summary
Department of Information Technology leaders told lawmakers they have expanded in-house capability, launched a responsible-AI policy and an oversight division for major IT projects, while DLS urged tighter cost projections, delayed cybersecurity assessments, and removed uncertain expedited-project funding from the FY27 allowance.
DoIT officials told the subcommittee that the department is building in-house technical capacity and an IT project-oversight function intended to reduce procurement delays and improve outcomes for major state IT projects. Secretary Katie Savage described cost savings from converting contractors to state contractual employees, the launch of a responsible-AI use policy, and a Maryland Data Academy to train state staff on data and AI use.
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