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Objectives

• A system to deal with standards issues across the whole Scottish public sector• A way of strongly recommending standards across the Scottish public sector• A framework for other types of related standards (procedural and project guidance)• A way of sharing best practice and avoiding repetition in technical developments• Increase the involvement of public-sector organisations in the standards processes• We want to encourage private-sector companies who supply ICT products and

services to the Scottish public sector to make sure that their products meet OSIAF standards.

• Set up a network of OSIAF co-ordinators and technical contacts with training, support and access to information

• Provide support from a technical assurance co-ordinator and an overall assurance framework

• Provide instant access to standards and the latest technical information on the Openscotland website (www.openscotland.gov.uk)

• Provide information on accreditation and training schemes


Coverage of the OSIAF

• This framework is relevant to the Scottish Executive and its agencies, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), the National Health Service in Scotland (NHSiS), local government, and the wider public and voluntary sectors as voluntary partners.

• The interoperability standards in the OSIAF are mandated on the Scottish Executive, its agencies and NDPBs for all new systems and for all outward-facing legacy systems that are needed to meet e-service delivery targets.

• It is also relevant to private intermediaries and suppliers of ICT products and services for the public sector in Scotland.

• Where we provide funding (for example, from the Scottish Executive Information Systems Steering Group or the Modernising Government Fund (MGF)), the standards are mandated for that project.


Coverage of the OSIAF

• Scottish Executive and its agencies • Non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs)• National Health Service in Scotland (NHSiS)• Local government• Wider public and voluntary sectors as voluntary

partners

• Mandated on – the Scottish Executive, its agencies and NDPBs for all new

systems and for all outward-facing legacy systems that are needed to meet e-service delivery targets.

– project funding eg, from the Scottish Executive Information Systems Steering Group or the Modernising Government Fund (MGF)

• It is also relevant to private intermediaries and suppliers of ICT products and services for the public sector in Scotland.


buy from…

sell to…

give service to…

Public SectorSuppliers Public & Business

require efficient government…require better services from…

OSIAF – suppliers and the public sector supporting each other


OSIAF compliance requirements

Suppliers to public-sector e-services delivery projects must:

• be committed to the OSIAF;

• be able to provide confirmation that the product meets the OSIAF standards;

• respond to requests for products and services (for example, invitations to tender) with information that shows that the solution being offered will meet all relevant standards in the OSIAF;

• provide industry expertise in developing the overall framework, in developing standards and by supporting pilot programmes; and

• commit to formal approval of products and services within defined timescales.

Procurement and legal professionals must:

• make sure that specifications of requirements, as set out in the invitation to tender and contract terms and conditions, include meeting the OSIAF; and

• make sure the assessment process of procurement and tender proposals includes proper assessment of the OSIAF.


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Where are the opportunities?

Channels

Citizens & Businesses

Multiple Access Channels

DTV Mobile Call Centre PC

Users

= Ring of trusted authentication:

• Scottish Citizen Account?

• UK GG?

• Trusted Intermediary?

Infrastructure

Private Sector Portals

UK Government portal

www.direct.gov.uk

Local Authority Portals

Openscotland.gov.uk

Local AuthoritiesDepartmental

SystemsOther Public

sector Systems

Government Systems

GSI

Government Gateway


OSIAF support measures

• OSIAF / Openscotland dissemination– today and p.s. workshops in Stirling & Aberdeen

• OSIAF standards development procedures• OSIAF technical assurance support• OSIAF incorporates e-GIF & e-GIF support

– Awareness– Accreditation of service providers– Certification of individual’s skills– Compliance Assessment Service

www.egifaccreditation.orgwww.egifcompliance.org


OSIAF procedure and project guidance


OSIAF Standards Process

Define programme deliverable Notifiy future standard submission to 21CGUMaintain progress reporting/consultation

Standard approved by relevant Programme Board Passed to 21CGU for ratification21CGU undertake assurance process

Standard ratified by 21CGUPassed to CISAG for consideration and approval

CISAG formally approves standard Standard adopted into OSIAFFormal notification made via OSIAF web pages

For future Consideration

Under review

Recommended for

consideration

Adopted

e-GIF

Status

Check if standard

exists

Verify if require

to post to Govtalk

Assess feedback from eGU/

Govtalk


OSIAF STANDARDS CATALOGUE

See also the online e-GIF TSC


OSIAF STANDARDS CATALOGUE- detail


Technical Assurance

What is Assurance ?Technical Assurance Objectives

Assurance ResponsibilitiesAssurance FrameworkAssurance Approach

Assurance Techniques

• Focus on support – to Programme/Project Managers and Boards• Not to dictate standards – rather to support their implementation

and development• Facilitate and advise where required


Technical Assurance

What is Assurance ?

Technical Assurance Objectivesensure compliance with relevant technical strategies,

policies, standards and practices defined by OSIAF




Technical Assurance

What is Assurance ?

Technical Assurance Objectivesprovide assurance to Boards that projects will deliver

interoperable ‘joined-up’ solutions




Technical Assurance

What is Assurance ?

Technical Assurance Objectivesmaximise customer satisfaction in technical design and

implementation of solutions

Assurance Responsibilities

Assurance Framework

Assurance Approach



Technical Assurance

What is Assurance ?

Technical Assurance Objectives

Assurance Responsibilities

Assurance Framework

Assurance Approachmandatory OSIAF compliance



• There is no requirement to directly post Scottish standards or schemas in development to GovTalk.

• The Cabinet Office e-Government Unit has agreed that the OSIAF Technical Assurance Coordinator will maintain an overview of standards in development and notify/consult with them appropriately.

• The latest version of e-GIF recognises the application of OSIAF within the Scottish public sector.

Links with e-GIF


2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

e-GIFCompliance Assessment

Service

e-GIF Accreditation

Authority

e-GIF v1

e-GIF v6

• Register of Accredited Organisations• Register of Certified Practitioners

• Buyer/Seller symmetric• Proof of Compliance Assessment

Policies & Standards

People & Process

Technology

OSIAF

IAF(draft)

IAF

• Stimulating joined-up-ness• Supporting transformation of

public services• Promoting effectiveness of

public services• Supporting IT efficiencies• Cost-effective IT security


OSIAF Architecture

OSIAF

OSIAFStandardsCatalogue

OSIAFTech Assur.Framework

includes


OSIAF (e-GIF) Compliance Tests

• Main tests:– Can a system be used by a browser interface?

– Does a system use XML as the primary means for data

integration?

– Does a system use Internet and World Wide Web standards?

– Does a system use metadata for content management?

• Ultimate test:– Can any component or product used within an interface be

replaced by another of a similar specification and the

functionality of the system still be maintained?


Accreditation & Certification

• Competency Framework

• Skills management

• Certification of individuals

• Accreditation of organisations


e-GIF Competency Framework


e-GIF Background,

Policy & Objectives

Core Technologies

Emerging Technologies

Interconnection

Core Technologies


Data Integration

Core Technologies


Content Mngment

Core Technologies


e-Services Access

Core Technologies


Specific Bus. Areas

Job Role:Design

Job Role:Develop/Test

Job Role:Deploy/Sppt

Job Role:Procure

Job Role:Sell

Job Role:Train

Core Technologies


Smart Cards


e-GIF Competency Framework& Skills Management


e-GIF Background,

Policy & Objectives

Core Technologies


Interconnection

Core Technologies


Data Integration

Core Technologies


Content Mngment

Core Technologies


e-Services Access

Core Technologies


Specific Bus. Areas

Job Role:Design



Job Role:Procure

Job Role:Sell

Job Role:Train

Core Technologies


Smart Cards

SkillsTrackerTool


e-GIF Competency Framework& Certification of Individuals


e-GIF Background,

Policy & Objectives

Core Technologies


Interconnection

Core Technologies


Data Integration

Core Technologies


Content Mngment

Core Technologies


e-Services Access

Core Technologies


Specific Bus. Areas

Job Role:Design



Job Role:Procure

Job Role:Sell

Job Role:Train

Core Technologies


Smart Cards

FoundationExam

ExpertReview


… an OSIAF Competency Framework?(OSIAF incorporates e-GIF)


e-GIF Background,

Policy & Objectives

Core Technologies


Interconnection

Core Technologies


Data Integration

Core Technologies


Content Mngment

Core Technologies


e-Services Access

Core Technologies


Specific Bus. Areas

Job Role:Design



Job Role:Procure

Job Role:Sell

Job Role:Train

Core Technologies


Smart Cards

OSIAF Specific

OSIAF Specific

OSIAF Specific

OSIAF Specific

OSIAFCompetency Framework

OSIAFSupplement

Job Role:Assure


e-GIF Certification

Self-assess Skills

Validate Record

② Courses & Qualifications

Manager Sign-off

Foundation Exam Expert Review

Skills Record

Three Outcomes:

1. Expert Practitioners

2. Certified Practitioners

3. Registered Practitioners

Optional Specialisation(s)

Foundation Core +

Expert?• The training and experience evidence support the skill set claimed?• Is the portfolio adequate proof that the skills have been effectively applied in practice?• Is the individual recognised by the peer community as an acceptable role model to operate at the Expert Level?


OSIAF& e-GIF Accreditation Programme

• Completeness of Vision:-– The e-GIF/OSIAF itself– Early Adopter Profile– Client Impact Average score for Vision

External ServiceProviders

ProductProviders

TrainingProviders

Internal ServiceProviders

• Ability to Execute:-– Practice Size & Viability– Staff Practices– Application Record– Engagement Management– Contracting– Partnerships & Alliances Average score for Execution


e-GIF Accreditation Authority- early adopters and sponsors

Accreditationof Processes

Certificationof Skills

Differentiation; Commitment; Quality; Standards


CertificationAccreditation

Depth

Breadth

IT Supplier Code of PracticeCommitments 1 – 8 Commitments 9 - 10

Processes People

ISO 9000 Investors In People

e-GIF/OSIAF

Complements other formal schemes


Industry Consultation

Group(Industry &

Government)InteroperabilityWorking Group

e-Government Champions

MetadataWorking

Group

Gov’t ProcessesWorking

Group

Gov’t SchemasWorking

Group

SmartCards

Working Group

OSIAF & e-GIF Management

Sector-specificTechnical

Groups

CommonInfrastructure

StandardsAdvisory

Group(CISAG)


What to do?

• Awareness– OSIAF and supporting structures, eg TAF, STGs– www.openscotland.gov.uk

• Certification & Accreditation– www.egifaccreditation.org

• Compliance– www.egifcompliance.org– CISAG Technical Assurance Coordinator (centre)– OSIAF Technical Assurance Coordinators (local)


Thank you

[email protected]

0161 242 2139

21st Century Government Unit

[email protected]

0131 244 1585

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