HI SB850

Chief Information Officer must identify executive branch information technology projects requiring independent verification and validation, including projects from the Department of Education and University of Hawaii.

Sponsoring departments and agencies must cooperate with the Chief Information Officer and independent verification and validation contractors during the review process.

Chief Information Officer must require all independent verification and validation reports to be submitted and forward them to the legislature within ten days of receipt.

Independent verification and validation is defined as a rigorous independent process evaluating the correctness and quality of project products to ensure compliance with customer requirements and sound engineering practices.

Act takes effect July 1, 2017.