Bill > SB720

This bill, the Oklahoma Information Services Act, clarifies language and sets an effective date for changes related to the state's information technology and telecommunications systems. It removes a specific deadline for the appointment of the first Chief Information Officer (CIO), who is appointed by the Governor and oversees the Information Services Division within the Office of State Finance, also serving as Secretary of Information Technology and Telecommunications. The bill details extensive eligibility requirements for the CIO, including a baccalaureate degree and significant professional experience in information systems management. It also outlines the CIO's responsibilities, such as assessing and planning the modernization of state agency technology, developing a shared services model for IT and telecommunications, and acting as the purchasing director for all state agency technology procurements, ensuring these align with existing purchasing laws. The Information Services Division is tasked with formulating IT strategy, designing shared infrastructure, and evaluating technology investments for all state agencies, with the exception of higher education institutions and OneNet for most provisions. The bill also mandates that the CIO prepare annual reports on cost savings achieved through technology consolidation and requires cooperation from all state agencies.