Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that staying safe online is just as important as locking our doors at night. With so much of our daily life—from banking and shopping to school and work—happening in the digital space, protecting ourselves has never been more critical.
When a Coloradan calls 988, schedules therapy through Medicaid, or walks into a treatment center, they’re stepping into a behavioral health system that is changing. In a partnership between OIT’s Colorado Digital Service (CDS), the Governor’s Office, Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)—a division of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)—the state embarked on a journey in 2022 to reimagine how mental health and substance use services are delivered to Coloradans.
Each spring, as Coloradans submit their tax returns, one question floods inboxes, websites, and call centers: Where’s my refund? It is a reasonable question, but one that causes serious strain on the system meant to answer it.
Before OIT services can be rolled out to agencies and Coloradans, there has to be enough funding to make them happen. And just like your personal budget, any one part of the budget has to be weighed against all of the other needs and priorities.
Each quarter, OIT recognizes employees who are living the values of integrity, teamwork, innovation and service. Employee Spotlight showcases the great work they do to help Coloradans, state agencies, partners, and their teammates.
Data Privacy Week, which took place January 27–31, 2025, is a yearly initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of personal data protection. Celebrated worldwide in the final week of January, it aims to educate individuals and organizations about their data rights, emphasize the need for secure information management, and promote responsible data practices.
