This bill amends the Iowa Code to improve the management and oversight of state information technology projects and related contracts. It introduces a new subsection to Section 8.23, which establishes that documents sent to the Department of Management will remain confidential until the governor submits the budget. Additionally, Section 8.57C is revised to allocate funds specifically for state information technology projects, highlighting the need for alignment with strategic priorities and ensuring a positive return on investment. The Department of Management is also tasked with prioritizing proposed projects and providing annual status reports. The bill outlines prohibited terms in contracts, such as those imposing liability on the state, and requires that contracts adhere to Iowa law and specify litigation venues.

Moreover, the bill transfers the responsibilities of the Iowa statistical analysis center from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Management, granting it authority to conduct data analysis on the state's correctional population and maintain a multiagency information system for tracking juveniles and adults charged with criminal offenses. It establishes confidentiality provisions for records maintained by the Department of Management, clarifying that it is not the lawful custodian of records from other departments and must assist in complying with open records obligations. The bill includes various amendments and repeals to existing laws, ensuring that information sent to the Department of Management for budget development remains confidential until the governor presents the budget to the General Assembly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.23, 8.57C, 8A.514, 216A.133, 216A.135, 232.147, 232.149, 232.149A