Bill Text: AZ SB1081 | 2013 | Fifty-first Legislature 1st Regular | Chaptered
Bill Title: Special audit; information technology procurement
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-11 - Governor Signed [SB1081 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2013-SB1081-Chaptered.html
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Senate Engrossed |
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-first Legislature First Regular Session 2013
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CHAPTER 100
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SENATE BILL 1081 |
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AN ACT
providing for a special audit regarding information technology procurement.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Information technology procurement; special audit
A. The auditor general shall conduct a special audit pursuant to section 41‑1279.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, to report on best practices of states regarding the procurement of information technology services and materials. The audit shall focus on solicitations and contracts for information technology services and materials awarded for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, by four state agencies as determined by the auditor general and shall include:
1. Analysis of the state's information technology procurement methodology and strategies in comparison to other states for identification of best practices in the areas of warranties, indemnification, liability and insurance.
2. Analysis of information technology platform standardization and the impact to the procurement process in comparison to other states.
3. Best practices for the management and ownership of intellectual property.
B. On or before November 30, 2013, the auditor general shall submit a report of the special audit to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 11, 2013.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 11, 2013.
