1. A. It is the intent of the Office of Technology Services to develop formal IT policies, standards and guidelines relative to information technology activities including but not limited to the following:

   1. 1. implementing IT standards for hardware, software, and consolidation of services;
   2. 2. directing and managing IT planning, procurement, and budgeting;
   3. 3. directing and managing centralization/consolidation of technology systems and services and provision of shared IT resources;
   4. 4. assuring compatibility and connectivity of Louisiana's information systems;
   5. 5. directing and managing IT projects and systems for compliance with statewide strategies, goals, and standards.
2. B. The policies, standards and guidelines of the Office of Technology Services will be promulgated via the OTS website at http://doa.louisiana.gov/.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Act 712 of the 2014 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Information Technology, LR 28:1583 (July 2002), repromulgated LR 28:1955 (September 2002), amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services, LR 41:47 (January 2015).