Resource Procurement

State Software Budgeting Handbook

Handbook by 18F designed for executives, budget specialists, legislators, and other “non-technical” decision-makers who fund or oversee state government technology projects that receive federal funding and implement the necessary technology to support federal programs. It aids in setting projects up for success by asking the right questions, identifying the right outcomes, and equally important, empowering…

The State Software Budgeting Handbook guides state government leaders on reducing risks in custom technology projects by using modern software development practices and effective budgeting strategies.

It highlights the value of user-centered design, agile development, empowered product ownership, modular contracting, and building modular systems, and provides practical tools and checklists for non-technical decision-makers to improve oversight and stewardship of public funds.