Information technology projects; requirements.
MCL 18.1261e
in effect18.1261e. Information technology projects; requirements.
Sec. 261e.
Not later than October 1, 2021, the department of technology, management, and budget shall do all of the following for each information technology project exceeding $250,000.00:
(a) Establish and document a process for accounting for and monitoring of project cost that aligns with industry best practices and includes all of the following:
(i) Identification and monitoring of cost overruns.
(ii) Change orders and accounting for projects that exceed 1 fiscal year.
(b) Communicate process and defined roles to involved parties.
(c) Ensure information technology project spending within the information technology fund is accurately tracked and accounted for, including costs for contractors, state employees, hardware, software, and maintenance.
(d) Require each state agency to provide and report any additional technology project spending outside of the information technology fund is accurately tracked and accounted for, including costs for contractors, state employees, hardware, software, and maintenance.
(e) Require each state agency to report on system-related contracts or projects with specific appropriations to ensure funds are only spent on the development and maintenance of that system.
Add. 2020, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 8, 2020
[PopularName] Act 431
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Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-18-1261eFetched: 10/20/2026