IT Project Oversight

Gated funding projects

The Operating and Transportation Budgets place certain IT projects under gated funding oversight by WaTech and the Office of Financial Management (OFM). These projects were assigned to the information technology investment revolving account (IT Pool) or otherwise made subject to the conditions and limitations of Section 701 of the Operating Budget. WaTech, in consultation with OFM, may identify additional projects to be subject to gated funding oversight. The gated funding oversight process is a version of the standard WaTech approval and oversight process with the additional element of gated funding.

Non-gated funding projects

WaTech reviews all IT investment intake submissions and makes an oversight determination.   WaTech's oversight determination is usually made within five business days of submission.

Technology Budget

The technology budget template applicable to gated and non-gated projects under WaTech oversight.

• Technology Budget Template (V7.0 updated June 2025)
• Technology Budget for Gated Funding Projects Addendum for Central Service Agencies (V7.0 Updated June 2025)

Supporting Documents

• Technology Budget FAQ (Updated June 2025)
• Technology Budget User Guide (Updated June 2025)
• Technology Budget Template Change Log (Updated June 2025)
• Technology Budget Training (coming soon)
• Technology Budget Agency Coding Combination (Updated June 2025)
• Technology Budget 101 Video (March 26, 2025)
• IT Investment Approval Process (Updated March 18, 2024)

Resources for Gated Funding Projects

• Gated Funding Certification Process Diagram (Updated March 18, 2024)
• WaTech IT Gated Funding Process Overview (Updated June 14, 2024)
• Technology Budget Statutory Language
  • Section 701 of the 2025-27 Operating Budget (ESSB 5167)
• Gate Certification request - How to(Updated June 7, 2024)
• Section 701 Legislative Requirements - Lean Coffee FAQ (June 7, 2024)
• 701 Agile Comms & Training Opportunities presentation (August 2023)
• 2025-27 IT Gated Funding Oversight Memo
  • 2025-27 Gated Funding Oversight Projects (Coming soon)