GA HB676

All executive branch state agencies, boards, authorities, and commissions must submit a written business case for every information technology project exceeding $1 million, including a description of business need, project budget, operational impacts, available options, anticipated benefits with time frames, risk analysis, and an assessment of business process improvement and change management needs.

Written business cases must be provided to the Georgia Technology Authority at least 30 days before requesting state funds or issuing procurement documents; the Authority must consult with the Department of Administrative Services and report findings and recommendations to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.

Change management plans and execution resources are required for IT projects exceeding $1 million, projects involving two or more state agencies, or service delivery changes that significantly alter existing business processes.

Change management plans must include, at minimum, a stakeholder analysis, change risk assessment, identification of primary sponsors, a program approach, and a work plan covering communication, coaching, training, sponsorship, and resistance management.

Agencies are encouraged to seek best practices from private or public sector experts for change management, and change management consulting may be independent of project implementation; completed plans must be delivered to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Georgia Technology Authority.