State Information Systems

System Profile Report - FY 2003

The WIC State Agency Information System Profile Report is a compilation of information on each State agency’s information system. The profiles cover topics such as system architecture; development plans; system functionality; hardware, software and communications; development and operating costs; and various technologies of interest to the WIC Program. The Profiles provide a snapshot of the system operated by each WIC State agency during fiscal year 2003. All 88 WIC State agencies submitted a profile for inclusion in this report.

The Profile information is for State agency and Food and Nutrition Service use, as well as for contractors and others interested in State WIC systems. The WIC Program relies on information system experts, i.e., programmers, analysts, and consultants, to assist in the planning, design, development and implementation of efficient systems at a reasonable cost. Thus, this compilation of State Agency Information System (IS) Profiles will provide system experts with some idea of how State agency systems differ, as well as provide a contact within the State agency for those interested in bidding on future development initiatives. State agency plans for system development, described in this document, provide an indication of which State agencies may be seeking contractor assistance over the next 5 years.

While the Profiles reflect the systems that were in existence in fiscal year 2003, we have included a map displaying the status of WIC system development as of May 2004, which provides more up-to-date information on the various stages of WIC system development nationwide. This map will be updated periodically at this website.

Note: The listing is provided here in Adobe Acrobat format, which requires the Acrobat Reader to open them. Click the Acrobat Reader icon to download the free software.

Executive Summary - Provides highlights from the report.

Introduction - Explains the purpose of the profile and how the document is organized.

Map - Status of WIC System Development - Status of State agency system planning, development, and implementation, as of May 2004.

Map - WIC System Contractors - Past and Present - Shows the major system contractors involved in WIC system development and implementation, both past and present.

FNS Regional Designations - Provides at a glance the seven FNS Regional Offices and the State agencies within the regions.

Hardware - A list of the various types of hardware that exist at the State, local and clinic level. Listed by region and alphabetically by State agency within region.

Appendices:

Appendix A - State-by-State Data Tables - General

State Contact List

General Demographic Information

Centralized, Distributed, or Paper Batch for Client Data Processing

Email and Internet Capabilities

Use of Various Technologies

System Functions Performed

Integrated, Part of Long-Range Plan, Hierarchy Within State Agency

Contracted Versus In-House Systems

System Development Plans

Appendix B - State-by-State Data Tables - Cost

Total Expenditures

New Acquisitions

Ongoing Operations and Maintenance

Appendix C - Notes on Cost Data

Appendix D - Definitions of Various Technologies

Appendix E - Survey Instrument and Instructions

2003 Cost Instructions

2003 MIS Profile Instructions

2003 Profile Form

For more information on MIS, go to the APD Document Library.

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