This bill establishes the Office of Information Technology within the Department of Administration in Alaska, designating a chief information officer to oversee all information technology services and resources in the executive branch of state government. 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 establishment of standardized processes for managing IT projects, documentation requirements, and performance measures. It allows for the possibility of exemptions for state agencies from certain requirements under specific conditions, while also mandating that any agreements made must be reported to the legislature. The bill includes definitions for major and minor IT projects based on their total lifetime cost and sets a timeline for the implementation of regulations necessary to enforce the new provisions, with the law taking effect on January 1, 2026, except for certain immediate provisions.

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