Section 2054.062 - Information Resources Technologies Consolidation(a) The department shall develop a consistent and clear method of measuring the costs and progress of an information resources technology consolidation initiative, including a consolidation under Subchapter L.(b) The department shall work with any entity involved in an information resources technology consolidation to develop an agreed on methodology for collecting and validating data to determine a baseline assessment of costs. The department shall use the data both in the department's initial cost projections and in any later cost comparison. The department shall coordinate with the internal auditor for guidance, subject to Section 2054.038(d), on developing a methodology that provides an objective assessment of costs and project status.(c) Using the methodology agreed on under Subsection (b), the department shall evaluate actual costs and cost savings related to the consolidation. The department shall also evaluate the progress of the department's information resources consolidation projects compared to the initially projected timelines for implementation. The evaluation results must break out the information on both statewide and individual entity levels.(d) The department shall annually report the evaluation results to:(2) the Legislative Budget Board; and(3) customers involved in the consolidation.(e) The department shall post on the department's Internet website the report required by this section.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2054.062
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 48,Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/2013.