The House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Carlson urges the Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services, and the Legislative Budgetary Control Council to conduct independent studies on the three oldest and three most expensive information technology systems used by state agencies. The resolution highlights the importance of modernizing these systems to mitigate risks associated with outdated technology, such as inefficiencies, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, and potential service interruptions. The studies aim to assess the costs of continued operation of these systems, explore options for transitioning to new technologies, including cloud-based services, and ultimately ensure the effective delivery of services to Louisiana citizens.

Each entity is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2025. The reports should include an executive summary, detailed assessments of the identified systems, potential costs and savings from improvements, risks of system failures, and recommendations for prioritizing upgrades. Additionally, the reports must address concerns regarding the transition to new technology services. If any information in the reports is exempt from public disclosure, redacted copies must be provided to the legislature, while a separate, unredacted report will be submitted to the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity for confidential discussion.