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Missouri

IT Status Report & Strategic Plan

February 23, 2026 · Version 2.0

Executive Summary

Governor

Mike Kehoe (R)

CIO

John Laurent

CISO

Shawn Ivy

IT Organization

Office of Administration - Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD)

State Agencies

16

Population

6.2M

Key Strengths

  • Strong digital government transformation foundation -- my.mo.gov citizen portal built on $126M appropriation with single sign-on, identity verification, and a model being replicated by other states
  • Governor Kehoe's Executive Order 26-02 establishes comprehensive AI strategic framework with mandates for ethical guidelines, data privacy, workforce readiness, and cross-sector alignment
  • Massive broadband investment -- $1.7B BEAD allocation with $814M approved by NTIA in January 2026, targeting 200,000+ unserved locations with 82% fiber deployment
  • Experienced CISO Shawn Ivy with 31+ years in cybersecurity and CISSP, CCSP, ISSMP certifications providing stable security leadership

Key Risks

  • State revenue surplus projected to drop from $4.3B to $4.7M by June 2027 -- Governor Kehoe proposing $600M in spending reductions that could impact IT modernization budgets
  • No dedicated CIO appointed as permanent -- John Laurent serving in Acting CIO capacity since December 2024, creating leadership uncertainty for multi-year initiatives
  • DOJ WCAG 2.1 AA website accessibility compliance deadline of April 24, 2026 approaching with no published audit results for state digital properties
  • AI Executive Order mandates framework development but no dedicated AI funding appropriated -- implementation depends on OA-ITSD absorbing workload within existing budget constraints

Capability Areas

Capability Radar

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

Current IT Projects

ProjectStatusDescriptionTimeline
AI Strategic Framework DevelopmentIn ProgressImplementing Governor Kehoe's Executive Order 26-02 mandating a comprehensive AI strategy for state government including ethical guidelines, data privacy protocols, workforce readiness, and cross-sector alignment.2026-2027
my.mo.gov Citizen Portal ExpansionOperational / ExpandingExpanding the $126M unified citizen portal with single sign-on and identity verification to integrate additional state services. Recognized as a national model for digital government transformation.2022-ongoing
BEAD Broadband ExpansionApproved / Pre-Construction$814M BEAD proposal approved by NTIA January 2026 to connect 200,000+ unserved/underserved locations. 82% of locations receiving end-to-end fiber. ISPs have four years for buildout.2026-2030
Connecting All Missourians InitiativeActiveOffice of Broadband Development's comprehensive digital equity program allocating $1.7B for broadband deployment and $20M+ for digital adoption, targeting non-infrastructure barriers to connectivity.2024-ongoing
Digital Government Transformation SustainmentOngoingMaintaining and extending the digital transformation governance framework across OA-ITSD including centralized project governance, standardized intake, and agency relationship management.2018-ongoing
Statewide Budget ImplementationIn ProgressDeputy CIO Paula Peters leading implementation of statewide budget system to create unified financial management and reporting across state agencies.2025-2027

100-Day Strategic Plan

Quick-win initiatives for immediate impact

200-Day Strategic Plan

Strategic initiatives for sustained transformation

Sources

  1. Missouri OA-ITSD -- Chief Information Officer (accessed 2026-02-23)
  2. Missouri Digital Government Summit 2025 -- John Laurent Keynote (accessed 2026-02-23)
  3. GovTech: Missouri Executive Order Seeks to Advance AI Strategy, Use (accessed 2026-02-23)
  4. Governor Kehoe Executive Order 26-02: Artificial Intelligence Strategic Framework (accessed 2026-02-23)
  5. NASCIO: Missouri Digital Government Transformation Award Nomination (accessed 2026-02-23)
  6. NASCIO: my.mo.gov Citizen Portal Project Overview (accessed 2026-02-23)
  7. Governor Kehoe Announces Approval of $814M BEAD Broadband Plan (accessed 2026-02-23)
  8. Missouri Office of Broadband Development (accessed 2026-02-23)
  9. Connecting All Missourians Initiative (accessed 2026-02-23)
  10. Missouri BEAD Program Details (accessed 2026-02-23)
  11. State of Missouri Digital Opportunity Plan (accessed 2026-02-23)
  12. Governor Kehoe 2026 State of the State Address (accessed 2026-02-23)
  13. Missouri State Agency Contact Information (accessed 2026-02-23)
  14. Shawn Ivy, Missouri CISO -- LinkedIn Profile (accessed 2026-02-23)
  15. NASCIO 2026 State CIO Top 10 Priorities (accessed 2026-02-23)
  16. Missouri Independent: Revenue Surplus Budget Analysis (accessed 2026-02-23)