Jail Management System - Maricopa County

Jail Management System (JMS)
Sheriff's Office- JMS Report
February 2012
Audit Response - April 25, 2012
Recommendation B: MCSO should limit developers' access to JMS and/or implement
system monitoring controls to identify and review the appropriateness of system changes.
Response: Concur. This issue will be addressed in the formal change management
process referenced above.
Target Completion Date: 1/31/13
Benefits/Costs: Increased accountability and control.
Issue #5:
MCSO does not have a formal IT strategic plan or project management process that
effectively aligns IT resource spending with MCSO's core mission. A strategic plan
helps ensure that critical IT projects are completed efficiently and economically.
Recommendation A: MCSO should consider developing an IT strategic plan that
supports the overall MCSO strategy.
Response: Concur. As a requirement of the Board of Supervisors' Resolution dated June
20,2011, MCSO and OET are reviewing current systems and future requirements to
develop a strategic technology roadmap for MCSO. This comprehensive plan will closely
align technology initiatives with MCSO core business functions.
Target Completion Date: 12/31/12
Benefits/Costs: Increased accountability and control.
Recommendation B: MCSO should consider developing a formalized project
management methodology to help manage and control IT-related projects.
Response: Concur. MCSO recognizes the importance of a formalized project
management methodology. As additional personnel are employed based upon the
staffing study currently in process, resources will be applied to formalizing the project
management process.
Target Completion Date: 4/30/13
Benefits/Costs: Increased accountability and control.
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