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MA H2769

MA H2769
Relative to state government processes to verify hours worked on computers for certain government contracts


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to state government processes to verify hours worked on computers for certain government contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 7 of the General Laws to require certain government contracts for professional or technical services exceeding $100,000 to use software to verify hours billed for work performed on a computer. The software must provide real-time or retroactive access to data on state-funded activity, including keystroke and mouse event frequency, screenshots, and automated cost status. The contractor must store the data collected by the software for 7 years and provide access to the contracting agency or an auditor upon request, without charging the agency for such access. The software must be procured by the contractor from an independent entity.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5103 (on 11/06/2020)

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