- Success Stories
  
  OTS benefits Louisiana by helping your organization. Whether it’s better data, modernized systems, or streamlined operations, you’ll get more efficiency in your mission.
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- Packing More into Less
  
  Shipping 360 and OTS unified Louisiana’s fragmented shipping operations, cutting costs, eliminating redundancy, and giving agencies real-time visibility statewide.
- Better Data and Policies
  
  The Blanco Center and OTS create a longitudinal data system that analyzes administrative data from Louisiana state agencies to reveal life paths and outcomes.
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  Latest updates and announcements from the Office of Technology Services.
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- Putting a stamp on efficient shipping
  
  Unified statewide shipping platform standardizes operations, controls costs, and improves oversight across state agencies.
- OTS Publishes First State AI Policy
  
  Louisiana publishes its first statewide Artificial Intelligence policy, establishing guidelines for AI use across government operations.
- For State Agencies
  
  Resources and guidance for Louisiana state agencies working with OTS.
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- Working with OTS
  
  OTS is responsible for overseeing information technology operations across executive branch agencies.
- Modernization
  
  Modernizing a state government agency’s technology is crucial for enhancing its ability to serve the public reliably.
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  Information for vendors doing business with the State of Louisiana and OTS.
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- The Work Process
  
  Learn how to onboard as a contractor, submit invoices through the vendor portal, and navigate OTS billing processes.
- Working with OTS
  
  OTS is the centralized IT partner for all state technology needs and the gatekeepr for IT vendor contracts.
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  Get great benefits, retirement, wellness programs, flexible scheduling, and excellent career growth.
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  See how our employees are making a difference in Louisiana for both OTS and in the lives of others.
- About OTS
  
  Learn about OTS, our leadership, and how we support agencies statewide.
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- Enabling Legislation
  
  The Office of Technology Services was created through acts by the Louisiana Legislature.
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Dekaya Fontenot

Chief Financial Officer

DeKaya Guillory Fontenot is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over 19 years of experience leading financial strategy, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the public sector. With deep expertise in financial operations, budget development and adherence, and client relationship management, she brings a strategic and results-driven approach to fiscal leadership.

In her current role as CFO for a major state government agency, she oversees technology budget, procurement, fleet, property and financial operations. She has successfully implemented streamlined processes and best practices that have significantly improved efficiency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness.

DeKaya has held a range of progressive leadership roles in state government across budget administration and executive financial management. She has managed multi-billion-dollar budgets, led cross-functional teams, and directed financial planning, forecasting, and capital investment strategies with a consistent focus on aligning financial resources with organizational goals.

She holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern University A&M College, along with a Purchasing & Supply Management Certificate from LSU.

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Did You Know?

The Computer Mouse was Invented in 1963

The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1963. It was a novel way for people to interact with the computer.

Safer Internet Day

Immediately following National Clean Out Your Computer Day is Safer Internet Day. Celebrated on Feb 11, this day reminds people to be mindful of scams, practice cybersecurity awareness, and protect your cyber environments.

Short History of the Web

Scientists at CERN, Europe’s nuclear research agency, first proposed the world wide web in 1989. It was designed for scientists to easily exchange information with each other across the world.

Testimonials

Dr. Rachel Veron

Executive Director, ULL Blanco Public Policy Center

We see OTS as a trusted partner in our effort to create a K20W+ longitudinal data system for public policy research in Louisiana. We know that whatever we need, we can find great support from OTS. From their Data Center Operations, InfoSec, we feel confident that they’re one of our greatest assets.

Jarrod J. Coniglio

Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue

Working with OTS on launching the LDR website was a partnership that continues to pay dividends. OTS worked closely with us during development and after the site went live to ensure that it meets the needs of all stakeholders, including LDR staff, policymakers, tax professionals and individual and business taxpayers. The support they continue to provide is invaluable.

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