State & Local Government Tool

State Government Compliance Checklist

Comprehensive compliance checklist for state and local government IT projects covering StateRAMP, CJIS, state data privacy laws, procurement requirements, and accessibility standards.

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StateRAMP Compliance

0 of 5 items completed

Cloud service provider has StateRAMP authorization or is in process

Security controls documented and mapped to StateRAMP baseline

Continuous monitoring plan established for StateRAMP requirements

State-specific data residency requirements identified and addressed

Third-party assessment organization (3PAO) engaged for StateRAMP audit

CJIS Security Policy (Law Enforcement)

0 of 6 items completed

FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements reviewed and documented

Background checks completed for all personnel with CJI access

Advanced authentication (MFA) implemented for CJI systems

Encryption at rest and in transit for all CJI data

CJIS Security Addendum signed with cloud/SaaS providers

Annual CJIS security awareness training completed by all users

State Data Privacy & Protection

0 of 6 items completed

State-specific data privacy laws identified (CCPA, SHIELD Act, etc.)

Data breach notification procedures comply with state requirements

Personal information inventory and data mapping completed

Data retention and disposal policies align with state records laws

Privacy impact assessment (PIA) completed for new systems

Consent mechanisms for data collection comply with state law

State Procurement & Contracting

0 of 6 items completed

Cooperative purchasing agreements reviewed (NASPO, Sourcewell, OMNIA)

State-specific procurement thresholds and approval processes followed

Vendor registration completed with state procurement office

Required insurance certificates and bonding obtained

Contract terms comply with state model IT contract requirements

Minority/women-owned business participation goals addressed

State IT Security Standards

0 of 6 items completed

State IT security policy and standards reviewed and documented

Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing scheduled

Incident response plan aligns with state CISO requirements

Security awareness training program meets state mandates

Access controls and least privilege principles implemented

Security audit logs retained per state requirements (typically 1-7 years)

State Accessibility Requirements

0 of 5 items completed

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance verified for web applications

Section 508 accessibility standards met for IT systems

Accessibility testing completed with assistive technologies

Accessibility conformance report (VPAT) prepared and published

State-specific accessibility requirements identified and addressed

Compliance Recommendations

Complete High-Priority Items First

Focus on StateRAMP and CJIS requirements if applicable to your agency, as these are often mandatory for cloud and law enforcement systems.

Engage Compliance Experts Early

Work with experienced consultants who understand state-specific requirements to avoid costly delays and rework.

Document Everything

Maintain detailed documentation of compliance activities, decisions, and evidence for audits and assessments.

Plan for Continuous Compliance

Compliance is ongoing—establish processes for continuous monitoring, annual reviews, and updates as requirements change.

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Export your compliance checklist progress as a PDF to share with stakeholders or track over time.

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