OTS Administration

OTS Administration provides centralized oversight for planning, finance, governance, staffing, audit response, and legislative activities.

OTS Administration

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By streamlining these critical functions, OTS Administration ensures accountability, transparency, and alignment with statewide technology goals.

Innovation & Impact

  • Audit Oversight: OTS Administration manages and tracks all audit responses, ensuring findings are addressed promptly and corrective actions are implemented effectively.
  • Governance Leadership: Multiple IT governance boards fall under OTS Administration’s purview, providing structure, guidance, and oversight to statewide technology initiatives.
  • Legislative Engagement: OTS Administration reviews proposed legislation, prepares fiscal notes, and coordinates internal activities, ensuring OTS decisions are informed and responsive to state policy.
  • Operational Oversight: Finance, fleet management, forecasting, purchasing, and contracting functions are strategically directed to meet agency and customer needs.
  • Staffing Management: OTS Administration establishes staffing policies, guidelines, and procedures that promote efficiency, consistency, and workforce development.
  • Strategic Planning Alignment: OTS Administration integrates strategic planning with governance efforts, keeping statewide IT goals aligned with agency priorities and long-term initiatives.
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Michael Allison leads OTS Administration for the Office of Technology Services.

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Testimonials

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Dr. Leah Raby

Executive Director, Louisiana Commission on Human Rights

OTS built a fiscally-sound and secure data collection system for us so we can efficiently receive and process discrimination complaints in employment, banking and lending, and public accommodations. Their work ensures that we can fulfill our mission with efficiency, transparency, and public trust.
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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.
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