The Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) serves as a catalyst for data-driven transformation across the Commonwealth, empowering state agencies and governmental organizations to leverage enterprise data assets strategically. Through collaborative partnerships, technical expertise and adherence to best practices in data governance, ODGA enables agencies to make evidence-based decisions that optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery across all levels of government.

The Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) submits this report pursuant to § 2.2-203.2:4 (B)(8) of the Code of Virginia, which establishes the position of Chief Data Officer of the Commonwealth and directs the Office to “report on the activities of the Office and the Commonwealth Data Trust annually by December 1 to the Governor and the General Assembly." The statute outlines the responsibilities of the Chief Data Officer which include: setting data governance standards, facilitating secure and responsible data sharing across state, regional, and local entities, supporting compliance with privacy and data protection laws, and overseeing the Commonwealth Data Trust and the Virginia Open Data Portal. This report details ODGA’s activities, initiatives, and accomplishments over the 2025 calendar year in fulfillment of these duties.

A pivotal milestone occurred in 2025 with ODGA's formal integration into the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), marking a transformative period in it’s organizational evolution. This strategic consolidation has provided ODGA with enhanced institutional stability, operational maturity and access to enterprise-level support services that were previously unavailable as a standalone entity. This integration has strengthened our foundation across multiple critical business functions, including human resources management, facilities coordination, procurement processes, legal counsel and administrative infrastructure.

The majority of 2025 was dedicated to ensuring seamless organizational alignment with VITA's established frameworks, standard operating procedures and governance structures. Our team worked diligently to preserve ODGA's specialized expertise and service delivery capabilities while adopting VITA's mature operational infrastructure, thereby positioning the office for sustainable growth and enhanced service delivery in subsequent years.

Through these integrated efforts and organizational transformation, ODGA has successfully contributed to VITA's establishment as a comprehensive, effective state technology agency while simultaneously advancing sophisticated data governance and analytics capabilities across the Commonwealth. The synergies created through this integration have amplified our impact, expanded our service offerings and positioned us to tackle increasingly complex data challenges.

In 2025, ODGA served as an instrumental technical partner in the Finance Agency Risk Reduction Project, a high-priority initiative designed to strengthen data security and enhance visibility into sensitive information assets across state finance agencies. ODGA was the technical and data governance lead for the innovative Substance Use Disorder Analytics (SUDA) project, a critical cross-agency initiative addressing Virginia's ongoing opioid crisis through enhanced data integration and analytical capabilities.

As we look toward the future, ODGA remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation and expanded service delivery under the VITA umbrella. ODGA anticipates significant opportunities for growth in emerging areas, such as master data management and enterprise data strategy development. Our vision is to establish Virginia as a national leader in government data maturity, demonstrating how strategic data governance and advanced analytics can transform public sector operations and improve outcomes for all Virginians.