IT Sourcing procedures that provide a how to guide for compliance with Administrative Policy APS 2.3 for Information Technology Projects and Acquisitions.
The policy meets the oversight requirements of Washington state and the UW’s Information Technology governance boards. The state’s requirements affect all state agencies, including the public universities. The policy also highlights the responsibility of all UW units to ensure they are good stewards of information technology resources, including addressing information security, accessibility, duplication of effort, and sustainability.
Who needs to comply
If you are responsible for managing IT projects or acquiring IT equipment, software, services or contracts of any kind—for academic, research or administrative purposes—you may need to comply with the reporting and oversight requirements outlined in the policy, depending on the level of risk, impact to the UW, and the lifecycle costs.