This bill establishes the Office of Information Technology within the Department of Administration in Alaska, appointing a chief information officer to oversee all information technology services and resources in the executive branch. The office is tasked with ensuring that IT services are acquired and managed according to standardized policies and procedures, promoting efficient design and operation of information resources, and enforcing security policies across state agencies. The director of the office will have the authority to approve, suspend, or cancel IT projects, ensuring they meet quality assurance standards and are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the director, including the management of IT projects, the establishment of project management standards, and the requirement for state agencies to document their IT project requirements in biennial plans.

The bill also includes provisions for exemptions, allowing the director to enter into written agreements with state agencies to exempt them from certain requirements, provided they comply with standardized processes. It defines major and minor IT projects based on their total lifetime cost of ownership and establishes a framework for project management, including the designation of project managers and assistants. The regulations necessary for implementing this act will be adopted by the Department of Administration, with the law taking effect on January 1, 2026, except for certain provisions that take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
SB0038A, AM SB 38, introduced 01/10/2025: 44.68.110, 44.21.630, 44.21.600, 44.21.660, 44.21.620, 44.21.650, 44.21.640, 44.21.610, 44.33.910, 44.21.390