An IT steering committee is a group of senior executives and stakeholders who provide strategic direction, guidance, and oversight for the IT function of an organization. An IT steering committee can help to improve the maturity of the IT team by ensuring that the IT initiatives are aligned with the business goals and objectives, that the IT resources are allocated and utilized effectively and efficiently, and that the IT performance and value are measuredand communicated. An IT steering committee can also help to resolve conflicts, prioritize demands, and foster collaboration among the IT project managers and other business units.
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ISACA CISA Review Manual, 27th Edition, page 254
Auditing IT Governance
The Impact of Poor IT Audit Planning and Mitigating Audit Risk
IS Audit Basics: The Components of the IT Audit Report