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NJ S4416
NJ S4416Requires State agencies to submit certain documentation for procurement of certain information technology projects.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires State agencies to submit certain documentation when a proposed information technology project meets certain criteria. The bill requires State agencies to submit a written business case, which must include certain information at a minimum, to the Office of Information Technology when a proposed information technology project exceeds $2.5 million in value. The bill provides that State agencies will submit business cases to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology no later than 30 days prior to a request for State funding or the issuance of any procurement documents. The bill requires the New Jersey Office of Information Technology to, in consultation with the Division of Purchase and Property and the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, report findings and recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget. The bill also requires State agencies to submit a change management plan, which must include certain information at minimum, to the Office of Information Technology when a proposed information technology project exceeds $2.5 million in value, involves two or more State agencies, or significantly changes existing business processes for service delivery within existing programs. The bill provides that State agencies will also consult external private or public sector experts on change management when appropriate. The bill requires State agencies to submit their change management plans to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology, the Division of Purchase and Property, the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, and the Office of Management and Budget.
AI Summary
This bill requires state agencies in New Jersey to submit detailed documentation for information technology projects that meet specific criteria, primarily those exceeding $2.5 million in value or involving multiple agencies. The bill mandates two key submissions: a comprehensive business case and a change management plan. The business case must include justifications such as the project's purpose, budget, operational impacts, available options, public benefits, risk analysis, and process improvement assessment. Agencies must submit this business case to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology at least 30 days before requesting funding or issuing procurement documents. The change management plan, which is equally detailed, must outline stakeholder impacts, operational workflow changes, project risks, sponsorship, implementation efficiency, and strategies for communication, training, and managing potential resistance to change. The legislation emphasizes the importance of consultation with private or public sector experts when developing these plans and requires agencies to share their documentation with multiple state offices, including the Office of Management and Budget. The bill's underlying rationale is to improve government service delivery, ensure technological projects are well-planned, and increase the likelihood of successful implementation by mandating thorough pre-project analysis and change management strategies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4416 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4416_I1.HTM |
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