This dataset compares information technology (IT) spending by Cost Pool in the State of Washington against industry benchmarks. Benchmarking is an analysis tool to assess where IT spending may be high or low compared to peers; this data contributes to more informed decision making of future IT investments and IT strategy by agency leadership, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) and the legislature.
IT spend data is provided by WaTech's Technology business management (TBM) program; a required program per RCW 43.105.054. Amounts are shown as a percentage of the total IT operating expenses.