Government
and Information
The Government’s Business Is Information Processing
The Government’s Business Is Information Processing
vGovernment
runs on information.
èInformation is a major
input to government programs; and a primary output
of government activity.
vImagine
no telephones, no fax machines, no copiers.
vImagine
no computers.
èNo payments to senior citizens, dependent children, veterans, Medicare and Medicaid.
èLoss of ability to access criminal justice
information.
èThese are mission-critical applications, not only
important to the agency responsible for
administering the programs, but for the State as
a whole.
v And, worst of all, NO PAYCHECKS.