Professional services contracts between office and outside vendors.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-4-115
in effect(a)(1) In the event that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Office of State Technology cannot provide sufficient information technology support to state agencies, the Director of the Office of State Technology is authorized to enter into professional services contracts for the necessary information technology support.
(2) The office may also consolidate information technology needs to satisfy state agency requests.
(b)(1) The office may utilize moneys appropriated for maintenance, operation, and payment of regular salaries of the office for the purchase of professional services upon approval by the Secretary of the Department of Shared Administrative Services.
(2)(A) Provided, however, that before approving the use of moneys appropriated for payment of regular salaries of the office 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.
Source: Arkansas General Assembly, Acts of 2021-2026 (arkleg.state.ar.us)URL: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=412.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025RFetched: 11/8/2026