Bill > HB1840

This bill mandates the transfer of certain information technology (IT) assets and positions from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and OneNet, which is the state's telecommunications network, to the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). The Chief Information Officer (CIO), who oversees OMES's Information Services Division, will gain control over these transferred assets and personnel. The bill outlines a process for identifying IT assets and positions that are not essential for agency-specific functions and whose transfer would improve efficiency or save taxpayer money. These transfers are scheduled to occur in stages, with assets moving by January 1, 2014, and positions by February 1, 2014, with provisions for OMES to provide IT services back to the State Regents and OneNet. The bill also clarifies definitions within the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act, specifically excluding the State Regents and OneNet from the definition of "state agency" for most purposes, except for specific assessment requirements. The overall goal is to consolidate and streamline state IT operations.