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(7m) "Mainframe computer services" means computer services provided
13by the division of information technology services utilizing a mainframe computer
14as defined in s. 16.70 (7m).
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(1m) The department shall ensure that an adequate level of
data
18processing information technology services is made available to all agencies by
19providing systems analysis and application programming services to augment
20agency resources, as requested. The department shall also ensure that
executive
21branch agencies make effective and efficient use of the
computing information
22technology resources of the state. The department shall
, in cooperation with
23agencies, establish policies, procedures and planning processes, for the
24administration of
data processing information technology services, which
the 25executive branch agencies shall follow.
The policies, procedures and processes shall
1address the needs of agencies to carry out their functions. The department shall
2monitor adherence to these policies, procedures and processes.
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(1) In this section:
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(a) "Division" means the division of technology management of the department.
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(b) "Small agency" means an agency having fewer than 50 authorized full-time
7equivalent positions.
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(2) (intro.) The
department
division shall:
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(2) (a) Except as provided in sub. (2m), review and approve, modify or
12reject all forms approved by a records and forms officer for jurisdiction, authority,
13standardization of design and nonduplication of existing forms. Unless the division
14rejects for cause or modifies the form within 20 working days after receipt, it is
15considered approved. The division's rejection of any form is appealable to the public
16records board. If the head of an agency certifies to the division that the form is needed
17on a temporary basis, approval by the division is not required.
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(2) (ap) Prescribe a forms management program for agencies.
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(2) (b) Develop and maintain
computing information technology 22resource planning and budgeting techniques at all levels of state government.
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(2) (c) Develop and maintain
techniques procedures to ensure
25interagency computer information technology resource planning and sharing
1between executive branch agencies. The procedures shall ensure the
2interconnection of information technology resources of executive branch agencies, if
3interconnection is consistent with the strategic plans formulated under pars. (L) and
4(m).
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(2) (e) Collect, analyze and interpret, in cooperation with
the state 7agencies, that data necessary to assist the
computer
information technology resource
8planning needs of the governor and legislature.
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(2) (f) Provide advice and assistance during budget preparation
11concerning
computer information technology resource plans and capabilities.
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(2) (g) Ensure that management reviews of
data processing information
14technology organizations are conducted.
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(2) (h) Gather, interpret and disseminate information on new
17technological developments, management techniques and
computing information
18technology resource capabilities and their possible effect on current and future
19management plans to all interested parties.
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(2) (i) Ensure that a level of
computing service is information technology
22services are provided to all
state agencies that
is are equitable in regard to resource
23availability, cost and performance.
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(2) (j) Ensure that all
state executive branch agencies develop and
2operate with clear guidelines and standards in the areas of
data processing 3information technology systems development and that they employ good
4management practices and cost-benefit justifications.
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(2) (L) Require each executive branch agency to adopt, revise biennially,
7and require each executive branch agency other than the board of regents of the
8University of Wisconsin System to submit for its approval, a strategic plan for the
9utilization of information technology to carry out the functions of the agency. As a
10part of each plan, the division shall require each executive branch agency to address
11the business needs of the agency and to identify all resources relating to information
12technology which the agency desires to acquire, contingent upon funding
13availability, the priority for such acquisitions and the justification for such
14acquisitions. Each plan shall identify any changes in the functioning of the agency
15under the plan. The division shall consult with the joint committee on information
16policy in providing guidance for and scheduling of planning by executive branch
17agencies.
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(2) (m) Assist in coordination and integration of the plans of
executive
20branch agencies relating to information technology
to approved under par. (L) and,
21using these plans and the statewide long-range telecommunications plan under s.
2216.99 (2) (a), formulate
and revise biennially a consistent statewide strategic plan
23for the use and application of information technology.
The division shall, no later
24than September 15 of each even-numbered year, submit the statewide strategic plan
1to the cochairpersons of the joint committee on information technology and the
2governor.
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(2) (n) Maintain an information technology resource center to provide
5appropriate technical assistance and training to small agencies.
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(3) (a) The secretary shall notify the joint committee on finance in
8writing of the proposed acquisition of any
computing
information technology 9resource that the department considers major or that is likely to result in a
10substantive change of service, and that was not considered in the regular budgeting
11process and is to be financed from general purpose revenues or corresponding
12revenues in a segregated fund. If the cochairpersons of the committee do not notify
13the secretary that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of
14reviewing the proposed acquisition within 14 working days after the date of the
15secretary's notification, the department may approve acquisition of the resource. If,
16within 14 working days after the date of the secretary's notification, the
17cochairpersons of the committee notify the secretary that the committee has
18scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the proposed acquisition, the
19department shall not approve acquisition of the resource unless the acquisition is
20approved by the committee.
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(b) The secretary shall promptly notify the joint committee on finance in
22writing of the proposed acquisition of any
computing
information technology 23resource that the department considers major or that is likely to result in a
24substantive change in service, and that was not considered in the regular budgeting
1process and is to be financed from program revenues or corresponding revenues from
2program receipts in a segregated fund.
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(4) (a) The department may license or authorize
state executive branch 5agencies to license computer programs
developed by executive branch agencies to the
6federal government, other states, and municipalities.
Any agency other than an
7executive branch agency may license a computer program developed by that agency
8to the federal government, other states and municipalities.
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(5) (a) From the appropriation under s. 20.870 (1) (q), the department
11may distribute grants to agencies to be used for information technology development
12projects.
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(b) The department shall award grants under par. (a) once during each fiscal
14year. Grants shall be awarded in accordance with criteria developed annually by the
15department prior to awarding of grants. No later than September 15 of each year,
16the department shall submit its proposed criteria for the award of grants in the
17following fiscal year to the cochairpersons of the joint committee on information
18policy. The department shall not award any grant under the criteria until the criteria
19are approved by the committee.
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(bd) The department shall distribute applications for grants for each fiscal year
21under par. (a) to each eligible agency no later than January 1 preceding that fiscal
22year.
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(bh) No later than March 1 of any fiscal year, any eligible agency may file an
24application for a grant under par. (a) for the succeeding fiscal year.
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1(bp) If the criteria are approved by the committee under par. (bd), the
2department shall make grant awards for each fiscal year no later than May 15
3preceding that fiscal year.
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(bt) Following the award of grants for each fiscal year, the secretary shall notify
5the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance under s. 16.515 (1) of any
6proposed supplementation of appropriations for implementation of projects.
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(d) Upon receipt of any gift, grant or bequest made to the state for information
8technology development purposes the secretary shall report the source, value and
9purpose to the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance. If the
10cochairpersons of the committee do not notify the secretary that the committee has
11scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the acceptance of the gift, grant or
12bequest within 14 working days after the date of the secretary's report, the secretary
13may accept the gift, grant or bequest on behalf of the state. If, within 14 working days
14after the date of the secretary's report, the cochairpersons of the committee notify the
15secretary that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing
16the acceptance of the gift, grant or bequest, the gift, grant or bequest may be accepted
17by the secretary only upon approval of the committee. From the appropriation under
18s. 20.870 (1) (s), the department may distribute moneys received from such gifts,
19grants or bequests to agencies, within the limits of the amounts shown under s.
2020.005 (3) for that appropriation, to be utilized for any information technology
21development project that is consistent with the purpose for which the moneys were
22received.
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(e) No moneys may be authorized for use by the department under this
24subsection unless the department determines that such use will permit the effective
25utilization of information technology by agencies and will be consistent with the
1department's responsibilities to ensure adequate information technology resources
2for agencies under sub. (1m) and to implement a statewide strategic plan for
3information technology purposes under sub. (2) (m). If a grant is distributed to the
4legislature, a legislative service agency, the courts, a judicial branch agency or the
5board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the use shall be consistent
6with the appropriate plan under s. 13.90 (6), 36.11 (31) or 758.19 (7). The department
7shall accord priority to utilization of moneys under this subsection for projects that
8will effect cost savings, avoid future cost increases or enable improved provision of
9state services.
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(f) No later than September 30 annually, each agency which conducted an
11information technology development project during the preceding fiscal year,
12whether individually or in cooperation with another agency, that was funded in
13whole or in part from the appropriation under s. 20.870 (1) (q), (r) or (s) shall file a
14report, in a form prescribed by the secretary, with the secretary and the
15cochairpersons of the joint committee on information policy. The report shall
16describe the purpose of each project and the status of the project as of the end of the
17preceding fiscal year. No later than 13 months following the completion of such a
18project, each such agency shall file a report, on a form prescribed by the secretary,
19with the secretary and the cochairpersons of the joint committee on information
20policy. The report shall describe the purpose of the project and the effect of the project
21on agency business operations as of the end of the 12-month period following
22completion of the project.
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(g) The department shall promulgate rules governing the administration of
24this subsection, including criteria for distributing grants under par. (a).
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(6) Notwithstanding subs.
(1) (1m) and (2), the revisor of statutes shall
2approve the specifications for preparation and schedule for delivery of computer data
3bases containing the Wisconsin statutes.
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(8) (a) In this subsection, "program revenues-service" has the meaning
6given in s. 20.001 (2) (c).
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(b) The secretary may propose to the joint committee on finance that available
8moneys from any appropriation account under s. 20.505 derived from
9program-revenues service be temporarily reallocated during the 1995-97 fiscal
10biennium to the information technology investment fund. The secretary shall notify
11the cochairpersons of the committee of any such proposal. If the cochairpersons of
12the committee do not notify the secretary that the committee has scheduled a
13meeting for the purpose of reviewing the proposal within 14 working days after the
14date of the secretary's notification, the secretary may reallocate the moneys as
15proposed by the secretary. If, within 14 working days after the date of the secretary's
16notification, the cochairpersons of the committee notify the secretary that the
17committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the proposed
18reallocation, the reallocation may be made only upon approval of the committee. No
19interest is chargeable to the information technology investment fund as a result of
20any such reallocation. The secretary shall ensure that any amounts reallocated
21under this subsection are repaid to the account from which they were transferred no
22later than 5 years after the date of the reallocation.
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(c) Temporary reallocations made under this subsection are subject to the
24procedures under s. 20.002 (11).
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(9) In conjunction with the public defender board, the director of state
2courts, the departments of corrections and justice and district attorneys, the division
3may maintain, promote and coordinate automated justice information systems that
4are compatible among counties and the officers and agencies specified in this
5subsection, using the moneys appropriated under s. 20.505 (1) (ja). The division shall
6annually report to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) concerning the division's efforts
7to improve and increase the efficiency of integration of justice information systems.
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(11) The division may charge executive branch agencies for information
10technology development and management services provided to them by the division
11under this section.
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1316.973 (title)
Powers of the division
of information technology
14services. (intro.) The division
of information technology services may:
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(2) Provide such
mainframe computer services and telecommunications
17services to local governmental units as the division considers to be appropriate and
18as the division can efficiently and economically provide. The division may exercise
19this power only if in doing so it maintains the services it provides at least at the same
20levels that it provides prior to exercising this power and it does not increase the rates
21chargeable to users served prior to exercise of this power as a result of exercising this
22power. The division may charge local governmental units for services provided to
23them under this subsection in accordance with a methodology determined by the
24secretary.
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116.974 (title)
Duties of the division of information technology services. 2(intro.) The division
of information technology services shall:
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(1) Provide or contract with a public or private entity to provide
5mainframe computer services to agencies.
The division may charge agencies for
6services provided to them under this subsection in accordance with a methodology
7determined by the secretary.
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916.975 Access to information. The division
of information technology
10services shall withhold from access under s. 19.35 (1) all information submitted to
11the division by agencies, local governmental units or entities in the private sector for
12the purpose of processing. The
authority division may not process such information
13without the consent of the agency, unit or other entity which submitted the
14information and may not withhold such information from the agency, unit or other
15entity or from any other person authorized by the agency, unit or entity to have access
16to the information. The agency, unit or other entity submitting the information
17remains the custodian of the information while it is in the custody of the
authority 18division and access to such information by that agency, unit or entity or any other
19person shall be determined by that agency, unit or other entity and in accordance
20with law.
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2216.976 Council on information technology. The council on information
23technology shall advise the secretary on matters relating to the operation and
24performance of the division
of information technology services under this
25subchapter.
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1Section
431. Subchapter IX (title) of chapter 16 [precedes 16.99] of the
2statutes is amended to read:
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SUBCHAPTER IX
5
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND
6
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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816.992 Pioneering partners grants and loans. (1) In this section:
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(a) "Board" means the educational technology board.
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(b) "Distance education" means instruction that takes place, regardless of the
11location of a teacher or student, by means of telecommunications or other means of
12communication, including cable, instructional television fixed service, microwave,
13radio, satellite, computer, telephone or television.
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(c) "Educational technology" means technology used in the education or
15training of any person or in the administration of an elementary or secondary school
16or a public library.
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17(2) A school district, municipal library board established under s. 43.54 or
18county library board established under s. 43.57, either individually or in conjunction
19with one or more other school districts, municipal library boards or county library
20boards, may apply to the department for a grant, or for approval of a loan under s.
2124.61 (3) (d), or both, to implement, expand or participate in an educational
22technology or distance education project. The application shall be accompanied by
23a technology plan that includes all of the following:
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(a) An assessment of the needs to be met by the project.
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(b) A detailed description of the technology to be employed in the project.
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1(c) Itemized cost estimates for the project.
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(d) A narrative description of the project, including the manner in which the
3project meets the criteria under sub. (4) (a) and the purpose for which the grant will
4be awarded or the loan made.
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(e) A description of the process that the grant or loan recipient will use to
6evaluate the project.
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(f) A plan for continuing the project beyond the grant or loan period, if
8appropriate.
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(g) Any other information the board determines is necessary to assist in
10awarding a grant or approving a loan.