IT Integration Project

About the Kansas IT Integration Assessment

The recently passed Senate Bill 291 (SB 291) has initiated the IT Assessment Project, which mandates the development of a comprehensive plan to consolidate information technology services under OITS. This will greatly enhance the cybersecurity of state agencies and further protect Kansan's data.

Through October 2025, OITS, state agencies, and Gartner Consulting will assess the current state of state agency IT infrastructure to create a plan for potential 2026 integration projects.

To learn more, utilize the resources on this page or ask a question to project leaders below.

KS OITS IT Integration Change Vision Statement

Through IT integration, the State of Kansas is committed to building a more connected, efficient, and secure future for everyone we serve. By working together and embracing a spirit of collaboration, we will bring our statewide technology, expertise, and support under a more unified approach to IT services and infrastructure. This unified approach will help us stay ahead of technological changes and risks, while ensuring that every Kansan benefits from reliable, innovative, and responsive public services.

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Project Oversight
Organization
Architecture
Financial
Change Mgmt. & Comms
Security & Risk

Monitor project plan and execution of the five primary workstreams

Coordinate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement

Provide regular status reporting to key leaders

Lead: Ian Anderson

2025 Project Milestones

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OCM Resources

Kansas OITS IT Integration Walkaround Deck 07-07-2025
- A Walkaround Deck is an excellent resource for leaders to use while having conversations with their impacted team members regarding the "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how," of the OITS IT Integration Initiative.

IT Assessment FAQs

Expand/Contract Questions and Answers

What is the objective of this initiative?
The OITS IT Assessment is a response to Senate Bill 291 which, among other things, instructs OITS to investigate and perform a technical consolidation of certain information technology services, especially cyber security controls/responsibilities, under the Executive Chief Information Technology Officer. This initiative is anticipated to impact the majority of state agencies and their technological ecosystems.

For more context, please see:
- The official bill summary
- The full text of the bill
Who is involved in the initiative?
OITS has been instructed by the Office of the Governor to take a leading role by partnering with Kansas state agencies. OITS leadership, other agency CIO/CTO/CSO-related leadership, and agency Executive Directors will be involved in the planning and decision-making. Individual agency personnel may be required to assist at times, especially by providing documentation or requested insight into current state practices. The leader for this initiative is Jeff Maxon, Chief Information Technology Officer.
How will I find out more?
We are still in the early stages of the initiative as of February 2025. The Change Management workstream is responsible for compiling a Communications Plan that will influence future outreach and establish effective conversational channels. In addition to the website, the team will be utilizing check-ins with key state leadership and, eventually, agency leadership to provide ongoing status debriefs.
Who is Gartner?
Gartner is a global technology research and advisory firm. Gartner’s Consulting division has been selected as the OITS partner of choice to help lead and support this initiative. Gartner team members currently operate five primary workstreams (Organization/Governance, Architecture, Financial, Organization Change Management, and Financial) that are actively fulfilling the IT Assessment phase objectives. Each workstream is led by a Gartner subject matter expert and supporting team members.
How is Gartner assisting?
Gartner is currently executing Phases 0 to 4 related to this program. This is a culmination effort of discovery that will span approximately nine months. The Gartner team is responsible for documenting the current state across Kansas, especially as it relates to the technology environments, and providing an accurate assessment report to OITS and other leadership on integration feasibility and the recommended approach.

Additional information related to Gartner and the phase timelines can be found in the Gartner Services – Kansas IT Integration Assessment Kick-Off Presentation.
Who do I speak to if I have a complaint regarding Gartner services or a Gartner team member?
Any escalation issues or concerns related to Gartner can be raised to Executive Branch CITO, Jeff Maxon, or Gartner’s Senior Managing Partner, Brian Conologue.
Who do I reach out to for more information?
The current project manager for this effort is Donnita Thomas. The Gartner counterpart is Ian Anderson.

Project Documents

About the Kansas IT Integration Assessment

KS OITS IT Integration Change Vision Statement

News

2025 Project Milestones

OCM Resources

IT Assessment FAQs

What is the objective of this initiative?

Who is involved in the initiative?

How will I find out more?

Who is Gartner?

How is Gartner assisting?

Who do I speak to if I have a complaint regarding Gartner services or a Gartner team member?

Who do I reach out to for more information?