Bill > SB474

This bill amends the Oklahoma Information Services Act to remove outdated language related to the appointment timeline of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who is responsible for overseeing the state's information technology and telecommunications systems. Specifically, it deletes a provision that stated the first CIO had to be appointed by January 1, 2010, as this deadline has passed, making the language obsolete. The bill also clarifies that the CIO is authorized to employ personnel and fix their duties and compensation, and that the Information Services Division of the Office of State Finance is responsible for various duties including formulating IT strategy, defining shared services, and approving technology purchases for all state agencies, with the CIO acting as the purchasing director for these items. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2011.