# 22 States Fund Technology Modernization

A Niskanen Center study finds that 22 states have dedicated technology modernization funds or programs, but most support defined, temporary projects rather than ongoing service improvement. State technology organizations and committees identified include Minnesota IT Services, Maryland DoIT, Washington’s Employment Security Department, Colorado’s Joint Technology Committee, and the California Department of Technology. The study identifies no specific solicitation, award, or procurement contact, but highlights a planning opportunity for contractors working with state agencies on modernization efforts.

- Contractors can position discovery, prototyping, and staged delivery alongside system implementation, matching the project-based funding structures described in the study.
- Include lifecycle planning and continued service improvement in modernization proposals to address the gap between temporary projects and ongoing needs.
- State procurement teams can use the findings to assess whether project scopes and funding plans account for post-implementation service improvement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
- Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
- Washington Employment Security Department (ESD)
- Colorado Joint Technology Committee (JTC)
- California Department of Technology (CDT)

### Sources
- [The modernization gap - Niskanen Center](https://www.niskanencenter.org/the-modernization-gap) - Niskanen Center