Bill > H0458

This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability for information technology (IT) projects managed by Vermont's Agency of Digital Services. The bill requires the Agency to provide more detailed reporting to the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Institutions, including comprehensive information about IT projects managed by its Enterprise Project Management Office. Specifically, the Agency must now submit an annual report with expanded details such as project scope, budget, timeline, status, and changes over time. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible online project inventory that will be updated monthly, displaying key project information like the government business partner, project name, start date, estimated completion date, current estimated cost, and indicators of whether projects are on time and on budget. The bill also modifies requirements for independent expert reviews of IT projects costing $1,000,000 or more, allowing the Chief Information Officer to waive such reviews under certain circumstances. The changes are intended to provide greater transparency to the General Assembly and the public about the Agency's IT project management. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Government Affairs

Energy and Digital Infrastructure (House)

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.458