HUD's governance structure supports HUD communication, decision-making goals, and legislated requirements. It has been established to properly manage the IT portfolio.

The structure empowers business areas to influence IT strategic priorities and ensure that all portfolio activities align with mission area needs. This process requires significant business area participation in the activities of the IT governance bodies illustrated below.

The Principal Investment Review Board (PIRB) comprises of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Principal/Appointed leadership. It is the decision-making body for HUD's Information Technology (IT) investments. Its responsibilities include the assessment and prioritization of current and proposed IT investments; oversight of the development and implementation of HUD's IT strategic priorities; providing budget formulation direction and guidance; and providing direction to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on all activities and processes affecting the IT operations and policies of the Department.

The Customer Care Committee (CCC) is comprised of executives that manage HUD's IT investments and perform project oversight. The CCC's responsibilities include ensuring that investments and projects align with the Department's strategic plan, reviewing and submitting investment recommendations to the PIRB, and coordinating with the Investment Review Sub-Committee and Technical Review Sub-Committee regarding investment and project management.

The Investment Review Sub-Committee (IRC) is comprised of business area personnel that focus on on investment management oversight. Its responsibilities include reviewing all business cases to ensure their alignment with the Department's strategic goals, and providing guidance in the creation of OMB Exhibit 300s and Exhibit 53s. The IRC's members participate in the annual IT budget formulation process as representatives of their respective business areas.

The Technical Review Sub-Committee (TRC) is comprised of key personnel from within the OCIO. It focuses on project management oversight and technical architecture. Its responsibilities include ensuring that each segment of the architecture remains in alignment with the Department's strategic goals, monitoring all of HUD's IT projects, and providing analysis to the IRC, CCC, and PIRB as needed. The TRC acts as a control gate in the PPM Life Cycle to ensure that necessary artifacts are produced and mandatory procedures are followed.