S268 Summary

• Creates the Department of Information Technology as a new executive cabinet-level department consolidating IT functions from principal state departments, effective July 1, 2015.

• Establishes a Secretary of Information Technology appointed by the Governor to oversee all state IT operations, procurement, security standards, project approval, and shared services for state agencies.

• Centralizes IT procurement authority in the Department, requiring state agencies to use Department-established contracts and processes for all information technology purchases and services.

• Requires the Secretary to develop statewide IT security standards, conduct risk assessments, approve IT projects exceeding $500,000, and prepare biennial State Information Technology Plans for the General Assembly.

• Transfers employees in IT positions from principal departments to the new Department while maintaining current compensation and benefits, and permits local governments and certain educational institutions to access Department IT services and procurement contracts on a cost-sharing basis.