Technology Leadership, Unified Purpose
Federal Agencies
24+
Sub-Councils
2
Established
2002
Aligning federal IT strategy and improving how government delivers digital services.
Purpose
The CIO Council brings together Chief Information Officers from across the federal government to improve how agencies design, acquire, develop, and manage information resources.
- Monitor and improve federal program performance
- Attract and retain a high-performance IT workforce
- Optimize information resources and investments
- Align IT solutions with enterprise business processes
Vision
The CIO Council promotes a prosperous future for the United States through the strategic use of federal information technology.
- Drive efficiency and effectiveness across government
- Spur innovation in public service delivery
- Protect and defend federal digital resources
- Bring government services closer to Americans
Five mandates from Congress shape how we operate.
Develop recommendations for OMB on government information resources management policies
Share experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches to information resources management
Assist the Federal CIO in identifying and coordinating multi-agency projects that improve government performance through technology
Promote the development and use of common performance measures for agency information resources management
How the Council operates and coordinates across federal agencies.
Operations
The CIO Council conducts monthly meetings with Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, and their representatives to discuss key priorities, exchange best practices, and ensure alignment across federal agencies on government-wide technology initiatives.
CISO Council
The CISO Council brings together federal security leaders to coordinate on identity management, risk assessment, vulnerability response, and shared security services. It sets standards and measures performance across government systems.
Digital Experience Council
Established under OMB Memorandum M-23-22, the DX Council coordinates across agencies to deliver simple, seamless, and secure digital services. It drives standards for how the public interacts with government online.