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NJ S1941

NJ S1941
Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that any information technology contract entered into by a State agency, having a value in excess of $100,000 will require the information technology contractor to use software to verify that all hours billed for work under the contract for services performed on a computer are eligible charges. Every such contract must specifically provide that the State agency will not pay for hours worked on a computer unless the hours are verifiable by software or by data collected by software. The bill provides specific functions that this software must perform in order to document computer use in performance of a contract. It will apply to agencies in the Executive Branch of State government and to independent State authorities, commissions, instrumentalities, or agencies.

AI Summary

This bill requires that any information technology contract entered into by a State agency, with a value exceeding $100,000, must use software to verify that all hours billed for computer-based work under the contract are eligible charges. The software must provide the State agency with real-time access to data, including screenshots and activity tracking, automated cost status, and professional information about individuals performing the work, while ensuring appropriate privacy and confidentiality. The contractor is required to store the data collected by the software for seven years and make it available to the State agency upon request, without charging the agency for access or retrieval. The provisions of this bill apply to any auditor acting on behalf of a State agency.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 03/03/2022)

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