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 established policies and priorities, 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, monitor, and manage all information technology projects, ensuring they meet quality assurance standards and are completed on time and within budget.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for the approval, suspension, and cancellation of IT projects, requiring that state agencies obtain the director's approval before initiating any project. It also allows for exemptions from certain requirements under specific written agreements between the director and state agencies. The bill includes provisions for project management standards, documentation requirements, and the establishment of performance measures for IT projects. The effective date of the law is set for January 1, 2026, with immediate regulations to be adopted by the Department of Administration to facilitate implementation.

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