§ 25-4-115 — Professional services contracts between division and outside vendors

(a) (1) In the event that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Division of Information Systems cannot provide sufficient information technology support to state agencies, the Director of the Division of Information Systems is authorized to enter into professional services contracts for the necessary information technology support. (2) The division may also consolidate information technology needs to satisfy state agency requests. (b) (1) The division may utilize moneys appropriated for maintenance, operation, and payment of regular salaries of the division for the purchase of professional services upon approval by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services. (2) (A) Provided, however, that before approving the use of moneys appropriated for payment of regular salaries of the division for obtaining professional services, the secretary shall determine that resignations, vacancies in positions, or the inability to employ persons with technical skills to provide the professional services has necessitated that action. (B) In addition, the secretary shall obtain the approval of the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session, before approving any transfer of regular salary appropriations to the maintenance and operation appropriation of a state agency to be used for payment of professional services.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2021, No. 543,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6280, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 884, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1411; Acts 1997, No. 914, § 15; 2001, No. 1722, § 11.