Technology Initiatives
Productivity Investment Fund (PIF)
The Productivity Investment Fund (PIF) is a collaborative effort of the Secretaries of Administration, Finance, and Technology formed to partner with Virginia agencies to identify, catalyze and implement innovative solutions which enable a simpler and more effective government for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth. On January 3, 2007, Governor Kaine announced the $3 million Productivity Investment Fund catalyze innovative solutions. PIF staff will be working with agencies, private firms, academic leaders, and citizens to surface a portfolio of projects.
www.pif.virginia.gov
Office of Health IT
The Office of Health IT is a collaborative effort between the Secretaries of Health and Human Resources and Technology. It serves as a virtual office combining staff from both the Health and Technology Secretariats and serves as support staff for the Health IT Council in its mission to review and award proposals for funding from $1.55 Million appropriation. The Office will also work with the Enterprise Solutions Group to help agencies interested in advancing the Health IT Agenda.
www.hits.virginia.gov
Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance
In September 2006, Governor Kaine signed Executive Order Thirty-Five establishing the Office Of Telework Promotion And Broadband Assistance to encourage the development of a family-friendly, business-friendly public policy environment that promotes workplace efficiency, reduces strain on transportation infrastructure and encourages the deployment and adoption of affordable broadband level telecommunication services. The Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance resides within the Office of the Secretary of Technology and reports to a board consisting of the Secretaries of Administration, Commerce and Trade, Finance, Technology and Transportation.
www.otpba.vi.virginia.gov.