The Architectural Review Board ensures that BEST technology and system designs align with the Commonwealth’s Enterprise Architecture standards, principles, policies. The ARBevaluates proposed technical plans and system architecture beforearchitect and configurationbegins to make certain the new solution is technically secure, reliable, and meets the Commonwealth’s needs.
Responsibilities are:
Review and Approve Designs: Evaluate technical plans and system designs to ensure they meet the Commonwealth’s needs and industry standards.
Evaluate and Advise: Provide recommendations and expert guidance to the Program Management Office when needed.
Collaborate Across Governance: Share recommendations and gather input from BEST leadership teams to support informed decision-making.
Escalate Complex Issues: Refer business and operational decisions outside the Architectural Review Board’s scope to the Program Management Office for program decisions.
Maintain Transparency: Keep Executive Sponsors and the Program Management Office updated on key architectural decisions.
Members
BEST Program Management Office
Executive Office for Administration & Finance
Executive Office of Technology Services & Security
Human Resources Division
Office of the Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
