S.C.R. 175 Summary

• Requests the State Auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT).

• Audit must examine OIMT's general operational procedures, organizational structure, personnel practices, staffing coverage, and internal budgeting and fiscal controls.

• Requires audit findings and recommendations to be submitted to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2016 Regular Session convenes.

• Cites concerns including rapid budget growth from $4.5 million (2012) to over $24.5 million (2013), significant staff turnover including approximately 25 percent layoffs in October 2014, and unclear organizational structure and authority over state IT operations.

• OIMT provides information technology services to 18 state departments, 108 attached agencies, and 168 boards and commissions.