Bill > HB1840

This bill mandates the transfer of certain information technology assets and positions from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and OneNet, which is Oklahoma's statewide telecommunications network, to the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, overseen by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO is responsible for consolidating and coordinating information technology across state agencies. The bill requires the State Regents and OneNet to identify technology assets and positions that are not essential for their specific functions and could lead to cost savings or improved efficiency if transferred. These identified assets are to be transferred by January 1, 2014, with operational costs remaining with the State Regents and OneNet until July 1, 2014, while positions are to be transferred by February 1, 2014, with an agreement for the Information Services Division to provide services to the State Regents and OneNet. The bill also clarifies that "state agencies" generally exclude institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and OneNet, except for specific provisions related to the CIO's assessment. This legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2013.