The Office of the CIO provides leadership and strategic direction for the City of Palo Alto's use of technology. OCIO advises City Departments about opportunities to leverage technology to improve government services. Also, this division sets IT policies and directions for the IT Department and the City. OCIO works with the public to foster mutually beneficial public-private, technology-related partnerships. These services include:
- IT Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Contract Management
- Communications
- Work Force Development
- Department Administration
- Data Analytics