The bill amends the Iowa Code to improve the management and oversight of state information technology projects and contracts. It introduces a new subsection to Section 8.23, ensuring that documents related to budget transmittals to the Department of Management 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 these projects to align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable benefits. The bill also mandates the Department of Management to prioritize and report on proposed projects to the governor for budget recommendations, enhancing accountability and efficiency in state technology initiatives.

Furthermore, the bill transfers the responsibilities of the Iowa statistical analysis center from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Management (DOM), granting DOM the 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 new confidentiality provisions regarding data held by DOM, clarifying that it is not the lawful custodian of records for other departments and must deny requests for such records. The bill also includes various amendments and repeals, including the removal of certain provisions related to the technology reinvestment fund and adjustments to the frequency of national criminal history checks for individuals working with DOM.

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