Information Technology Division

Mission/Vision Statement

A long hallway of computer servers with blue and yellow lightsVision: Information Technology Services will provide secure, modern technologies and quality customer service to all Comptroller employees and the citizens of Maryland.

Mission: To become the model of state agencies for efficient, reliable, equitable, and secure technology services.

The Office of Information Technology Strategy & Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of the information technology efforts of the Comptroller of Maryland. This program supports three data centers, network infrastructure and security, systems, end point management, data services (storage, backup, recovery, security), web development, and all technology initiatives of the Comptroller's Office. This program provides the technical expertise to analyze, design, develop, implement, and maintain the information technology solutions that support the business needs of the Comptroller of Maryland and provide enhanced services to Maryland taxpayers.

In correlation with the Transition Report, strategies will focus on the modernization of legacy technology, data transparency and analysis to improve equities, processes, and accuracy of tax filings; implementation of enterprise solutions to replace Payroll ERP, FMIS, SMART, legacy website, case management, and document management systems.

Annapolis Data Center (ADC) Operations provides mainframe computer services for its parent agency, the Comptroller of Maryland, as well as many other State agencies.

Visit the Annapolis Data Center Website

Contacts

Robert O’Connor
Chief Information Officer
Phone: 410-260-7015
E-mail: roconnor@marylandtaxes.gov

John Hiter
Director, Information Technology Division
Phone: 410-260-7635
E-mail: jhiter@marylandtaxes.gov

Carol Lavix
Deputy Director, Information Technology Division -
Annapolis Data Center
Phone: 410-260-6172
E-mail: clavix@marylandtaxes.gov

Bill O'Leary
Deputy Director, Information Technology Division -
Comptroller IT Services
Phone: 410-260-6252
E-mail: woleary@marylandtaxes.gov

Our Organization

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