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Mayor Bowser Delivers COVID-19 Situational Update for January 10, 2022
DC launches citywide vaccination entry requirement (VaxDC), calls for many establishments to verify patrons are vaccinated against COVID-19

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Cybersecurity

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Remote Work Guides and Resources

Find out how you can work from home successfully and securely using these DC Government tools and resources, available at remote.dc.gov.

Draft Technology Strategic Plan for DC

To help unleash what’s possible for DC in the digital age, we will empower DC Government through technology by providing valued services, advising agencies, and collaboratively governing IT. Read the draft plan.

Join Team OCTO

Explore employment and internship opportunities with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.

Unleash the Possible

Unleash the Possible is our series of Gov't Tech Industry Partner events discussing the tech priorities of the Bowser Administration and in the Region.

DC Data Policy

The DC Government’s new Data Policy is one of the most progressive and comprehensive data policies in the nation.

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Tech Together DC

Learn how we're closing the digital divide in DC.

Featured Services

Internet

DC-Net provides fully dedicated and symmetrical Internet service at download/upload speeds of 10...

Cybersecurity

The mission of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer’s Citywide IT Security office is to...

OCTO COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Steps OCTO personnel should take to protect themselves.

DC GIS

DC GIS, under the OCTO Data program, provides the public a 'one-stop shop' for geospatial...

Public WiFi

Find a connection to the Internet using wi-fi enabled devices.

Apply for a DC One Card

Middle and high school students can get their DC One Cards at school.

Public WiFi Hotspots

Find all the District's Wi-Fi hotspots and information about each hotspot site.

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Upcoming Events

Jan 20 2022 - 15:00

Open House Performance Check In

Feb 17 2022 - 15:00

Data Management

Mar 17 2022 - 15:00

Women in Tech / Gender Equity in Tech

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Jun 29 2021

Mayor Bowser and Bloomberg Philanthropies Team Up to Create an Expanded Mayor’s Office of Policy and Innovation within DC Government

The innovation team (i-team) will focus on leveraging data and digital technologies to further...

May 13 2021

New Federal Program Launches to Help Eligible DC Residents Access Internet

Free and subsidized internet for eligible District residents.

Feb 16 2021

Letter from CTO Parker to FCC RE: WC Docket No. 20-445, In the Matter of Establishing Procedures for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Assistance

February 16, 2021 The Honorable Marlene H. Dortch Federal Communications Commission Office of the...

Sep 8 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces $3.3 Million Investment to Provide Home Internet to Low-Income DC Students

OCTO is reaching out to eligible families via email, phone, and text message.

Oct 9 2019

Mayor Bowser Highlights District’s Digital Inclusion Investments at DC Community Tech Day

Mayor and Comcast Announce Expansion of Internet Essentials Program to All Low-Income DC Households...

Jun 14 2021

Testimony by CTO Lindsey V. Parker at OCTO's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing

Download a Copy of the Testimony Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Lindsey V...

Mar 4 2021

Testimony of CTO Lindsey V. Parker on the DC Vaccine Portal

Testimony of Lindsey V. Parker, Chief Technology Officer Office of the Chief Technology Officer...

Jun 12 2020

Testimony by CTO Lindsey V. Parker at OCTO's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Oversight Hearing

Copy of Testimony Download Budget Testimony Download Accompanying Budget Presentation Watch Video

Feb 28 2019

FY18-FY19 Performance Hearing Testimony of Acting Chief Technology Officer Lindsey Parker before the Committee on Government Operations

FY18-FY19 Performance Hearing Testimony of Acting Chief Technology Officer Lindsey Parker before...

Feb 8 2019

Confirmation Testimony of Acting Chief Technology Officer Lindsey Parker

Testimony of Lindsey Parker, Acting Chief Technology Officer, before The Honorable Brandon Todd,...

Apr 21 2015

OCTO's Connect.DC Program to Host Twitter Townhall on April 22nd from 1pm to 2pm

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Connect.DC program will host a Twitter Townhall...

Sep 18 2014

OCTO Hosts Dynamic Discussion on Bridging the Digital Divide in the District of Columbia

More than 150 community leaders, residents, experts expected to attend forum.

Aug 12 2014

OCTO Hosts Technology Scavenger Hunt

Join the fun on Saturday, August 16 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Dec 21 2016

Statement on Threat Incident on December 7, 2016

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Chief Technology Officer Archana Vemulapalli released the following statement...

Sep 22 2014

CTO Mancini Statement on Web Form Enhancements

DC.Gov web team upgrades anti-spam tool with more accessible features

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Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Connect With Us
200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 727-2277
Fax: (202) 727-6857
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Cybersecurity

The mission of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer’s Citywide IT Security office is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DC Government IT data, applications, and infrastructure.