(a) The Division of Information Systems is authorized to establish, maintain, and operate information technology centers and, in connection therewith, to rent, purchase, install, operate, and maintain information technology for state agencies as authorized in this chapter.
(b) The division is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements with state agencies for the purpose of providing information technology.
(c) State agencies are authorized to enter into any contracts with the division or its successor that may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter or for maximum utilization of facilities and services that are the subject of this chapter.
(d) Agencies shall use the core information technology infrastructure.
(e) The division is authorized to enter into agreements and contracts with public utilities for telecommunications service.
(f) The information technology centers operated by the division shall be made available to all state agencies that fall within economical and feasible boundaries.
(g) Agencies shall use project management for designated activities defined as a project.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 4 - Division of Information Systems
§ 25-4-102. Legislative findings and declaration of intent
§ 25-4-104. Division of Information Systems
§ 25-4-105. Division of Information Systems — General powers and duties
§ 25-4-106. Reporting requirements
§ 25-4-108. Division of Information Systems — Working groups
§ 25-4-109. Information technology centers
§ 25-4-110. Information technology — Planning
§ 25-4-111. Information technology — Prerequisites
§ 25-4-112. Application to educational institutions
§ 25-4-114. Contracts and agreements for information technology
§ 25-4-115. Professional services contracts between division and outside vendors
§ 25-4-116. Payment for information technology
§ 25-4-117. Delinquent accounts
§ 25-4-120. Revisions to budget, purchasing, and personnel process
§ 25-4-121. Division of Information Systems Revolving Fund
§ 25-4-122. Reserve for equipment acquisition — Loans
§ 25-4-123. Information Technology Reserve Fund
§ 25-4-124. Yearly computation of expenses — Disposition of surplus funds
§ 25-4-125. State Broadband Manager
§ 25-4-126. Chief Data Officer and Chief Privacy Officer
§ 25-4-127. Data and Transparency Panel — Creation — Duties
§ 25-4-128. Data and Transparency Panel — Records — Confidentiality