Item - 2010.AU17.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 6, 2010 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Audit Committee on June 7, 2010 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 6, 2010.
AU17.4 - Governance and Management of City Wireless Technology Needs Improvement
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to ensure current and future wireless projects undertaken by City divisions are administered under the Information Technology Governance Framework.
2. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to ensure measures to provide a consultative and collaborative role on wireless projects undertaken by City agencies, boards and commissions are implemented.
3. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to prepare a comprehensive City-wide IT Wireless Plan and periodically review the plan to ensure that it is current and relevant.
4. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to complete a review of City-wide information technology policies to ensure policies are prepared, approved and reviewed on a regular basis.
5. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to implement City-wide wireless standards and develop procedures to provide for periodic review to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of wireless standards.
6. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to develop a comprehensive IT Security Manual as a ready reference for City staff.
7. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to implement additional measures to further reduce the risk of unauthorized access to City wireless technology.
8. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to ensure information technology inventory records are complete and controls are working as intended.
9. City Council request that a copy of this Item be forwarded to the City’s agencies, boards and commissions for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-30577.pdf
Appendix 1 - Governance and Management of City Wireless Technology Needs Improvement (March 12, 2010)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-30578.pdf
Appendix 2 - Management's Response
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-30579.pdf
Motions (City Council)
AU17.4 - Governance and Management of City Wireless Technology Needs Improvement
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Audit Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to ensure current and future wireless projects undertaken by City divisions are administered under the Information Technology Governance Framework.
2. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to ensure measures to provide a consultative and collaborative role on wireless projects undertaken by City agencies, boards and commissions are implemented.
3. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to prepare a comprehensive City-wide IT Wireless Plan and periodically review the plan to ensure that it is current and relevant.
4. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to complete a review of City-wide information technology policies to ensure policies are prepared, approved and reviewed on a regular basis.
5. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to implement City-wide wireless standards and develop procedures to provide for periodic review to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of wireless standards.
6. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to develop a comprehensive IT Security Manual as a ready reference for City staff.
7. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to implement additional measures to further reduce the risk of unauthorized access to City wireless technology.
8. City Council request the Chief Information Officer to ensure information technology inventory records are complete and controls are working as intended.
9. City Council request that a copy of this Item be forwarded to the City’s agencies, boards and commissions for information.
Origin
Summary
Attached is the Auditor General's report entitled "Governance and Management of City Wireless Technology Needs Improvement.” This review was conducted as part of the Auditor General's 2009 Annual Work Plan.
The objective of this audit was to determine what steps the City has taken to address risks related to the emerging use of wireless technology. Specific areas reviewed include an analysis of existing wireless related policies, general management and operational practices in effect, and safeguards used to secure city wireless infrastructure and data.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-30577.pdf
Appendix 1 - Governance and Management of City Wireless Technology Needs Improvement (March 12, 2010)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-30578.pdf
Appendix 2 - Management's Response
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/au/bgrd/backgroundfile-30579.pdf
Motions
That the Audit Committee recommend to City Council adoption of the recommendations contained in the report (April 20, 2010) from the Auditor General.