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Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission’s (PSC) mission is to fairly balance the long-term interests of Montana utility and transportation companies and the customers they serve. PSC IT will provide eService and ensure information relating to dockets and PSC operations is utilized in a secure and complete manner.

Goals

Agency Goals and Objectives

State Strategic Plan Goal Reference: 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 3.1.1, 3.1.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.3

Objectives

  • Improve staff productivity by providing a stable, effective work environment
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: 1.2.1, 3.1.5, 5.2.3
  • Improve the experience of external users accessing the PSC system
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: 1.2.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 5.2.3
  • Implement a developer environment for inhouse changes and testing
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 3.1.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.3

Information Technology Resources and Capabilities

Number of FTE: 1

Supports and Maintains PSC Users and IT Infrastructure

Projects

Division Public Service Commission
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives Replace the EDDI system with a functional, customizable, and user-friendly CMS/docketing system to meet the needs of agency staff and the public
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 3.1.1, 3.1.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.3
Estimated Start 7/5/2022 Estimated Delivery 7/5/2023
Estimated Cost 2800000 Comment
HB 10 Request No Funding Sources Appropriation: 2800000 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion 138000 Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. A statement of needs was developed. Quotes were solicited under the guidance of the project manager.

Division Public Service Commission
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives An inventory management system to keep track of PSC IT and Office inventory
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference 3.1.2
Estimated Start 6/30/2022 Estimated Delivery 6/30/2022
Estimated Cost 3500 Comment
HB 10 Request No Funding Sources Agency Budget: 3500 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion 0 Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. Hosting options were being researched

Summary of Hardware

I have reviewed all of my agency's systems in Assurance CM and certify that it is accurate: No

Total Number of Appliances 8 Two routers, four switches, one imaging switch, one tape system
Total Number of Physical Servers 4 None in use
Total Number of Virtualized Servers 0
Total Usable Storage Space GB
Device Type Quantity Estimated Replacement Value Comments
Desktops 38 17500 Between 15 and 20 are being prepped for surplus
Laptops/Tablets 42 70000 Between 15 and 20 are being prepped for surplus
Printers 12 17500 Includes 2 leased Kyoceras
Cameras 6 2500
Mobile Phones 9 2750
Mobile Modems 3 200

Agency Contact Information

Agency Director / Administrator
James Brown
444-6167
james.brown@mt.gov
1701 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT 59601
IT Contact (CIO / IT Manager)
Phillip English
444-6172
penglish@mt.gov
1701 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Information Security Manager
Patricia Trooien
444-6012
ptrooien@mt.gov
1701 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT 59601