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Maryland

IT Status Report & Strategic Plan

February 23, 2026 · Version 2.0

Executive Summary

Governor

Wes Moore (D)

CIO

Katie Savage

CISO

James Saunders

IT Organization

Department of Information Technology (DoIT)

State Agencies

70

Population

6.2M

✓ Key Strengths

  • Comprehensive 2025 IT Master Plan with FY26-28 strategic roadmap covering AI governance, cybersecurity, workforce development, and digital services modernization
  • Proximity to NSA Fort Meade and federal cybersecurity ecosystem creates unique talent pipeline and partnership opportunities for state cybersecurity operations
  • Launched 'One Application' mobile-first benefits portal enabling Marylanders to apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and other services simultaneously -- serving 1.3 million residents
  • 'Thoughtful centralization' strategy reinstating agency CIOs while establishing shared enterprise services like identity and access management, balancing autonomy with consistency

⚠ Key Risks

  • $3 billion state budget deficit constraining IT investment capacity despite ambitious modernization agenda -- hiring freeze and voluntary buyouts announced in 2025
  • Legacy 13 different Active Directory systems across agencies still being consolidated -- fragmented identity management creates security and efficiency gaps
  • BEAD broadband allocation reduced from $268M to $78M under revised NTIA eligibility criteria -- significantly limits rural connectivity expansion plans
  • DOJ WCAG 2.1 AA website accessibility compliance deadline of April 24, 2026 approaching with limited public reporting on remediation progress across agency web properties

Capability Areas

Capability Radar

Cybersecurity & …AI & AutomationDigital Governme…Data Management …Workforce & Tale…Cloud ServicesBroadband & Conn…IT Procurement &…Interoperability…Legacy Moderniza…
Maryland

Current IT Projects

ProjectStatusDescriptionTimeline
2025 IT Master Plan ImplementationIn ProgressComprehensive FY26-28 strategic roadmap covering AI governance, cybersecurity enhancement, workforce development, digital services modernization, and infrastructure upgrades across all state agencies.FY2026-FY2028
One Application Benefits PortalOperationalMobile-first platform enabling Marylanders to apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and multiple benefits simultaneously. Serving over 1.3 million residents with streamlined digital access.Launched 2025, expanding
Identity & Access Management ConsolidationIn ProgressConsolidating 13 disparate Active Directory systems into unified enterprise identity platform with centralized authentication, access controls, and security monitoring.2025-2027
BEAD Broadband ExpansionUnder NTIA ReviewRevised $78M federal broadband deployment program targeting unserved and underserved locations across Maryland. 'Single View' mapping platform guiding investment decisions.2025-2028
Statewide Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure ProgramOperationalPublic-facing vulnerability disclosure policy for state IT systems, encouraging responsible security research and coordinated disclosure with the cybersecurity community.Launched October 2025
MITDP Oversight DashboardBetaPublic transparency dashboard for Major IT Development Projects showing project phases, costs, timelines, and accountable agencies. Launched January 2026 in beta.2026, ongoing enhancement

100-Day Strategic Plan

Quick-win initiatives for immediate impact

200-Day Strategic Plan

Strategic initiatives for sustained transformation

Sources

  1. Maryland DoIT 2025 IT Master Plan (accessed 2026-02-23)
  2. Maryland DoIT -- About DoIT (accessed 2026-02-23)
  3. GovTech: Maryland's IT Master Plan Outlines Modernization Efforts (accessed 2026-02-23)
  4. Federal News Network: Katie Savage Giving IT Power Back to Agencies (accessed 2026-02-23)
  5. Maryland Matters: James Saunders Appointed CISO (accessed 2026-02-23)
  6. Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council August 2025 Meeting Minutes (accessed 2026-02-23)
  7. HSToday: Maryland Launches Statewide Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (accessed 2026-02-23)
  8. Maryland MITDP Dashboard (accessed 2026-02-23)
  9. Maryland OneStop Portal (accessed 2026-02-23)
  10. StateScoop: Maryland 'Single View' Platform for Broadband Investment (accessed 2026-02-23)
  11. Technical.ly: Maryland Reduces Broadband Proposal Under New NTIA Rules (accessed 2026-02-23)
  12. Maryland DHCD BEAD Program State Plans (accessed 2026-02-23)
  13. Maryland DLS FY2025 Operating Budget Analysis -- DoIT (F50) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  14. Baltimore Sun: Maryland Adds 5,000 State Employees Under Moore (accessed 2026-02-23)
  15. NASCIO 2025 State CIO Top 10 Priorities (accessed 2026-02-23)
  16. DOJ Title II Web Accessibility Rule -- WCAG 2.1 AA (April 24, 2026 deadline) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  17. Digital Government Hub: Maryland DoIT 2025 IT Master Plan (accessed 2026-02-23)