Bill > SF2253

This bill proposes several changes to modernize the Minnesota IT (MNIT) statute: 1. It expands MNIT's responsibilities to include partnering with executive branch agencies to manage strategic IT investments and ensure efficient delivery of accessible government services. 2. It allows the MNIT commissioner to appoint a deputy, assistant commissioners, and a confidential secretary in the unclassified service. 3. It updates and clarifies MNIT's duties, including eliminating the requirement to continue developing the North Star online service initiative. 4. It gives MNIT more authority over IT systems and services, requiring agencies to use MNIT-provided or approved services. 5. It requires independent audits for large IT projects over $10 million and enhances reporting requirements for the MNIT commissioner. 6. It authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to provide up to $60 million in cash flow assistance to MNIT during each biennium. 7. It expands the permitted uses of the MNIT services revolving fund to include securing state systems and addressing project/product backlogs. 8. It repeals a 2017 law that required legislative reporting on state agency technology projects.