Bill > HB2939

This bill clarifies and expands the powers and duties of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Oklahoma, particularly concerning the procurement of information and telecommunication technology for state agencies. It explicitly states that the CIO is the designated purchasing director for all such technology, software, hardware, and related services, and establishes policies and procedures for these procurements, ensuring they align with existing purchasing laws. The bill also prohibits the transfer of the CIO's duties and clarifies that state agencies remain responsible for maintaining their records and responding to open records requests, even if the underlying technology is managed by the CIO's office. Furthermore, it provides an option for state employees transferred under these technology consolidation efforts who are members of the Teachers Retirement System of Oklahoma (OTRS) to either continue their participation in OTRS or elect to join the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), with provisions for transferring service credit if they switch back to OTRS.