Definition of Key Terms
- Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP): A long-term agency-wide plan directing IT development and resource allocation.
- Information Systems Development Plan (ISDP): Annual action plan linking to approved budgets and agency programs.
- Government-wide Information Sharing Program (G-WISH): An integrated IP-based network for government data sharing involving communication infrastructure, IT equipment, databases, applications, manpower, standards, and procedural policies.
Mandatory Submission of Information Systems Strategic Plans
- All executive branch departments, GOCCs, SUCs, and GFIs must submit 5-year ISSPs to NCC for review, approval, and endorsement to DBM.
- Agency Heads responsible for IT budgeting aligned with ISSPs.
- Resubmission required for expired or updated ISSPs using new formats.
- Submission by LGUs is voluntary but subject to NCC endorsement and legislative approval.
Information Systems Strategic Planning Process
- Agencies are mandated to apply a five-step ISSP methodology.
- NCC to provide ongoing training for agency executives and IT planners.
Responsibility for ISSP Implementation
- Agency Heads must secure funding and resources for IT plans.
- Annual ISDP must be prepared aligning activities with ISSP yearly targets.
- Performance measured and reported to the President.
Submission and Content of the Annual Information Systems Development Plan
- ISDP due annually by March 31.
- Includes programs such as:
- Office Productivity Enhancement
- Policy Development/Management
- Systems Development for mission-critical applications
- Training
- Y2K Compliance
- Research & Development
- RP-Web Compliance
- Website and E-Commerce Development
- Sectoral IS development
- Project Management
- Modifications to ISDP require NCC approval.
Designation of IS Planner and Chief Information Officer
- IS Planner: Senior executive responsible for IT strategic planning and annual review.
- CIO: Division Chief tasked with IT program management and resource allocation.
- Both collaborate closely to align strategic and operational IT activities.
Monitoring of Information Systems Development Plan
- IS Planner prepares annual accomplishment assessment.
- NCC consolidates reports and submits to the National Information Technology Council (NITC) and the Office of the President.
Monitoring of Information Systems Strategic Plan
- Annual cumulative accomplishment report prepared by IS Planner.
- NCC evaluates and advises DBM on funding.
- Management audit may be required after a 5-year cycle.
Information Systems Planning Organizational Structure
- IS Planner leads an Advisory Committee composed of top agency executives; sets strategy and policies.
- CIO coordinates with a Technical Working Group; manages implementation, resource allocation, and communication.
- NCC may request presentations of ISSPs and ISDPs from agencies.
Repeal and Effectivity
- This Circular repeals NCC Circular 93-3.
- Effective starting November 29, 1999.