The bill amends the Iowa Code to improve oversight and management of state appropriations and interdepartmental transfers. It introduces a new subsection to Section 2.42, granting the Department of Management the authority to review and disapprove interdepartmental transfers. Additionally, Section 8.39 is revised to clarify the transfer process, requiring the director to notify legislative committee chairpersons about proposed transfers and provide detailed information on their necessity and implications. New definitions for "appropriation in excess of its needs" and "entitlement appropriation" are also established to guide the transfer process.

Moreover, the bill sets forth new provisions regarding contracts entered into by the department or supported entities, prohibiting terms that conflict with public policy, such as indemnification clauses and limitations on the department's legal rights. It mandates that contracts comply with state laws and includes specific terms to protect the interests of the department. The bill also enhances confidentiality for communications with the chief information security officer regarding security incidents and authorizes the maintenance of an integrated information system for data sharing among government branches and local agencies. Certain existing sections of the Code are repealed, and amendments are made to align with these new provisions, designating the department as the Iowa statistical analysis center for data coordination and analysis.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.57C, 8A.514, 216A.133, 216A.135, 232.147, 232.149, 232.149A
Reprinted: 2.42, 8.39, 8A.514, 216A.133, 216A.135, 232.147, 232.149, 232.149A