This page serves as an introduction to the BEST Program Governance, including information on the various governing boards that provide guidance, strategic direction, decision-making, and insight to the Program Management Office.
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Secretary for Administration and Finance
The Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) develops and executes cost-effective public policy initiatives and services that ensure the financial stability, efficiency, and effectiveness of state and local government.
Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Office of the Comptroller oversees the Commonwealth’s financial systems, promoting integrity, mitigating risk, and providing accurate reporting and promoting transparency to illustrate the financial health of Massachusetts.
Secretary of Technology Services and Security
The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security’s mission is to provide secure and quality digital information, services, and tools to customers and constituents when and where they need them.
The BAC provides new insights and advice to solve business problems or explore new transformational opportunities. This Committee’s role is not to make decisions, but rather to provide current knowledge, critical thinking, guidance and analysis to enhance Program success and achievement of business outcomes.
The BTTB provides decision-making on enterprise-wide functional, technical, and operational issues identified by the PMO which cannot be resolved by the Program Management Office. The BTTB may seek input from the BEST Advisory Committee and broader Financial User Community and escalates issues to the Sponsors as needed.
The ARB ensures that BEST architectural and technology initiatives align with the Commonwealth’s Enterprise Architecture standards, principles, policies and ultimately align with the Commonwealth’s business and technical goals, strategies, and objectives. The ARB will evaluate proposed architectural and technical detailed designs or approaches prior to building the new solution.
