Division of Information Technology

Division of Information Technology.

1790-0100

For the operation of the division of information technology; provided, that said division is hereby authorized and directed to schedule expenditures for any software development project or system purchased for which the total budgeted cost will exceed $500,000; provided further, that said division is hereby authorized and directed to continue a chargeback system for its bureau of computer services which complies with the requirements of section 2B of this act; provided further, that said division shall continue conducting audits and surveys to identify and realize savings in the acquisition and maintenance of communications lines; provided further, that any revenue or reimbursements generated or received pursuant to this item shall be deposited into the General Fund; provided further, that all state departments and agencies shall participate or assist in such audits and surveys as directed by the commissioner of administration; provided further, that for the purpose of conducting such audits and surveys, the commissioner may enter into agreements with one or more private persons, companies, associations, or corporations; provided further, that any such agreement shall put forth the manner in which compensation for such services shall be paid, including payment of a portion of, and only on receipt of, reimbursements from providers of communications services and equipment as a result of savings identified pursuant to this item; provided further, that the commissioner shall file an annual status report with the house and senate committees on ways and means by May 15, 1998 with actual and projected savings and expenditures for said audits in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998; and provided further, that the state comptroller shall establish accounts and procedures as he deems appropriate and necessary to assist in accomplishing the purposes of this item

......................................................$8,780,341

1790-0300

The division of information technology is hereby authorized to expend up to a maximum of $1,439,045 in revenues collected from the provision of computer resources and services to the general public for the costs of the bureau of computer services, including the purchase, lease or rental of telecommunications lines, services and equipment

......................................................$1,439,045

1790-0600

For the operation of the commonwealth's data warehouse

......................................................$644,592