Office of the Chief Technology Officer

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Tech agency for DC Government. Since 1998, OCTO sets up tech rules, takes care of the DC Gov’s tech infrastructure and big apps, and creates tech solutions to make life better for businesses, residents, and visitors in every part of the District.

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Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· 16d

DC's next 311 App starts with you! Join us for our final Resident Engagement Session of the summer. 📅 Sat, Aug 1 | 11 AM–1 PM 📍 Columbia Heights Community Center Free. Open to all. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311

A woman with short blonde hair and patterned glasses speaks into a microphone while pointing at a flip chart covered in handwritten notes about proposed 311 app features, including allowing photo submissions to pinpoint locations, live status updates, and reminders for certain event types.

Square red-themed Instagram graphic showing a smartphone with the text 'Your App. Your Voice. The Future of DC311's App. Join a Resident Engagement Session. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions.' OCTO, Office of Unified Communications, DC 311, and Government of the District of Columbia (Mayor Muriel Bowser) logos appear at the bottom.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· 23d

Join us tonight for session 3 — help shape DC's new 311 App. 📅 Wed, July 22 | 6–8 PM 📍 DC Dept. of Employment Services Free. Open to all. ASL/interpretation available. Only 1 session left after tonight! 🔗 Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions #DC311 DC311App

A woman speaking into a microphone at a community meeting, standing in front of a large screen displaying a red slide that reads 'Download 311 App Version 7.0.8 Now Available,' with App Store and Google Play download buttons. Attendees are seated in the foreground, with a remote participant visible via video call on the screen.

A red graphic showing a smartphone screen with the text "YOUR APP. YOUR VOICE. THE FUTURE OF DC311'S APP. Join a Resident Engagement Session." Below the phone, a red banner reads "Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sessions." At the bottom are logos for OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer), the Office of Unified Communications, the DC 311 seal, and "We Are Washington DC — Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor."

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· 25d

Our second 311 App session is done! Residents & District leadership are teaming up to design real improvements for the next DC 311 App. Next up: Wed, July 22 | 6 PM-8 PM @dcdoes.bsky.social 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, DC 20019 Open to all. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... @311DCgov #DC311

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· 28d

DC's Next 311 App starts with you. Join us tomorrow for Session 2 of our Resident Engagement Series. 📅 Sat, July 18 | 11 AM–1 PM 📍 Barry Farm Rec Center Free. Open to all. ASL/interpretation available. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... #DC311 #DCGOV @311DCgov

Close-up of a person in a plaid shirt writing notes on paper with a mechanical pencil while holding a smartphone in their other hand, seated at a wooden desk.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· 29d

Closing the digital divide across DC, MD & VA takes more than good intentions — it takes showing up together. Kevin Hughes (@octo.dc.gov) moderated the opening panel at the 2nd Annual DMV Digital Navigator Summit @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, with Joe Paul, Teri Mumm & Jennifer Skow.

Kevin Hughes stands smiling at a clear glass podium, wearing a navy suit with a yellow tie, in front of a wood-slat paneled wall.

A row of summit attendees seated in red auditorium chairs, listening attentively, with name badges visible on several attendees' shirts.

Four panelists stand together smiling for a group photo: Kevin Hughes in a navy suit with yellow tie, a man in a light gray blazer, and two women, one in a floral dress and one in a green floral dress, against a wood-slat wall.

Wide shot of an auditorium during the opening panel, 'Stronger Together: The State of Digital Inclusion Across the DMV.' A moderator stands at a podium addressing three seated panelists on stage, with a large screen above displaying panelist photos and bios, while an audience watches from red seats.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jul 13

Tomorrow: Help shape DC's next 311 App! Join OUC & OCTO for our first community design session. 📅 Tue, July 14 | 6–8 PM 📍 Dept. of Buildings, 1100 4th St SW Free & open to all. ASL/interpretation available on request. Register: s.dc.gov/311-App-Sess... @311DCgov #DC311

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 29

Online spaces should be safe spaces. Cyberbullying — name-calling, exclusion, or impersonating someone online — affects millions of students yearly. Talk to the young people in your life about respectful online behavior. Report it if something feels wrong. @ojjdp | ojjdp.ojp.gov

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 26

Parents & guardians: this one's for you. This #InternetSafetyMonth, help your family navigate the digital world safely. Get a free toolkit from @MissingKids covering cyberbullying & online safety. 🔗 missingkids.org/education/childsafetytoolkit #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting

A promotional graphic from OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) announcing June as Internet Safety Month. The theme is Digital Parenting. An illustrated adult with a beard points at a laptop screen while a young child looks on attentively. Green padlock icons and a password field with asterisks reinforce the online security theme. The background features a white and green design with a dotted pattern.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 25

We asked. You answered. The new DC.gov beta was built from months of community surveys, resident interviews & stakeholder meetings. This is YOUR website, designed around YOUR needs. Come see it: beta.dc.gov #DCGov #BetaDCGov

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 25

6/25 Update: GIS and mapping services have been fully restored & all District enterprise systems are operating normally. OCTO appreciates the patience of agency partners and the public during this disruption.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 24

DC is experiencing an enterprise-wide GIS/mapping services outage since ~1PM. OCTO engineers are actively investigating and working to restore full functionality. Updates to follow. We appreciate your patience

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 23

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the brilliant women engineers whose creativity and dedication are driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and building a stronger future for all of us.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 22

DC speaks many languages — and now so does dc.gov! Our new beta site is fully translated into 7 languages automatically. No more single page translations. Every service, every page, available to every resident. Explore: beta.dc.gov #DCGov #BetaDCGov

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 18

Proud to represent DC Government at #GovexecEngage! DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri tackled the big questions — how do we harness AI to defend against today's threats while keeping the public's trust? #AI #Cybersecurity #DCGov

DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri speaks during a fireside chat with Cindi Carter at the Check Point Engage Public Sector event, seated on stage in front of the Check Point Engage backdrop.

DC CISO Suneel Cherukuri (far right) speaks during a panel discussion on AI in Security Programs at the Check Point Engage Public Sector event, joined by four fellow panelists seated on stage.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 17

MFA can block most account attacks. This #InternetSafetyMonth, turn it on for email, banking & social media. Find setup guides at @CISAgov. Encourage your friends & family to do the same! #MFA #CyberHygiene #InternetSafetyMonth

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 11

🎉 BIG NEWS, DC! Our new beta.dc.gov is HERE — the first major redesign in over a decade, built by YOU for YOU. It's modern, clean & easier than ever to navigate. Come explore & tell us what you think! 👉 s.dc.gov/beta-redesig... #DCgov #BetaDCGov

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Jun 10

June is #InternetSafetyMonth! Take stock of your digital habits — strong passwords, software updates & MFA enabled. Small steps make a big difference. What's one change you'll make this month? #Cybersecurity #SaferOnline #DCtech

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 26

Last Tuesday, DC's business community showed up — and so did the District. The Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence Values Alignment Public Listening Session brought together the business community & the leaders shaping DC's AI future. A few moments that defined the evening:

A collage of five photos from the AIVA AI Public Listening Session. Top photo: Three panelists seated on a stage in front of a projected screen reading "AI Public Listening Session: AI Legal Panel" with the OCTO and DC Government logos. Middle left: Three panelists engaged in conversation, one speaking into a microphone. Middle right: A diverse audience listens attentively, with a woman in a magenta blazer holding a microphone to ask a question. Bottom left: A woman in a white blazer and green top speaks at a podium microphone. Bottom right: A packed audience of engaged community members, several leaning forward in discussion.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 19

Join us today at the AI Public Listening Session — hear from experts breaking down AI barriers for DC businesses. 💼 Workforce Upskilling ⚖️ Data Privacy & Legal Implications 💬 Open Discussion 📅 Tonight | 6–8 PM | 2301 L St NW 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026

A square promotional flyer with a blue and green circuit board design. Bold white italic text reads "AI Public Listening Session." Event details: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW, May 19, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. A white box at the bottom reads: For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, please contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 no later than May 15th. OCTO — Office of the Chief Technology Officer and Government of the District of Columbia logos appear at the bottom under Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 18

🎉 It's OFFICIAL. @mayorbowser.dc.gov has proclaimed May 2026 #TechnologyAndInnovationMonth in Washington, DC! 🏙️💡 We're celebrating the people, partnerships & ideas shaping the future of our city. #ThisIsHowWeTech

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 15

Today is the last day to request accommodations for our AI Public Listening Session! Panels on data privacy, ethics & workforce upskilling. Help shape DC's AI strategy. ♿ Michele Roseman: michele.roseman2@dc.gov | 202-674-4394 📅 May 19 | 6–8 PM 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 13

DC business owners — do you know how AI will impact your operations? Get answers at our expert panels on data privacy, ethics & workforce upskilling. Your voice shapes DC's AI strategy. 📅 May 19 | 6–8 PM | 2301 L St NW 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026 #WashingtonDC #DCBusiness

A promotional flyer with a blue and green circuit board design. Bold white text reads "AI Public Listening Session." Event details: West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW, May 19, 2026 at 6PM. Registration link: s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. Accommodation requests: contact Michele Roseman at michele.roseman2@dc.gov or 202-674-4394 by May 15th. Logos for OCTO — Office of the Chief Technology Officer and the Government of the District of Columbia under Mayor Muriel Bowser appear at the bottom.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 12

Next Tuesday, DC brings business owners face-to-face with the leaders shaping our AI strategy. Unfiltered feedback. Expert panels on data privacy, ethics & the future of work. Your voice shapes what comes next. 📅 May 19 | 6–8 PM | 2301 L St NW 🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Listening... #WashingtonDC #DCBusiness

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· May 5

DC is using AI to improve public services — and this is your chance to weigh in. Join the next AI Public Listening Session to hear what's underway and ask questions about what's ahead. 📅 Tue, May 19 | 6–8 PM 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/eewZATFE #WashingtonDC #DCtech

Flyer for the DC Government AI Public Listening Session on May 19, 2026 at 6PM at West End Neighborhood Library, 2301 L St NW. Register at s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026. Hosted by OCTO, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, under Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Apr 28

Today, CTO Stephen N. Miller testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social on OCTO's FY27 budget — making the case for the technology infrastructure and workforce that keep DC Government services running for residents every day. Read the full testimony at: s.dc.gov/OCTO-fy27-bu... #GrowDC

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Apr 28

OCTO's FY27 capital budget rises 41.9% to $22.6M, the strongest signal that @mayorbowser.dc.gov's commitment to long-term infrastructure modernization is not letting up. #GrowDC

Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Infrastructure Legacy – The capital budget increases to $22.6 million – a 41.9% increase over the prior year – and is the strongest signal in this budget that Mayor Bowser is not pulling back on long-term infrastructure modernization." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Apr 28

OCTO monitors tens of millions of cybersecurity events every week. The FY27 budget invests $13.3M in capital to keep DC Government's network resilient and secure. #GrowDC

Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Cybersecurity – The volume has not changed: tens of millions of cybersecurity events every week. What has changed is the sophistication of those threats and the stakes." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Apr 28

OCTO is adding 2 cybersecurity FTEs recruited through the DOES Pathways to Public Service program, connecting HowardUniversity and University of the District of Columbia graduates to careers in DC Government.

Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Workforce Pipeline – Hiring from this program does two things at once: it strengthens our cybersecurity capacity, and it puts DC residents on a career path in one of the most in-demand fields in the technology sector." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Apr 28

OCTO's proposed FY27 budget: $83.9M local $26.7M special purpose $3.3M federal $22.6M capital Every dollar directed toward sustaining core operations, securing the network, and advancing modernization. #GrowDC

Blue quote graphic from DC CTO Stephen N. Miller reading: "Budget Overview – Every investment is directed toward sustaining core operations, securing our network, and advancing the modernization initiatives that District agencies and residents rely on daily." Signed with Miller's signature. OCTO and DC Government logos appear at the bottom.

Office of the Chief Technology Officer@octo· Apr 28

CTO Stephen N. Miller at today's FY27 budget hearing: "This team has not missed a beat. They keep DC Government running." #GrowDC