Central processing of data by computer for all state agencies, exceptions; preparation of data for processing; support services; section inapplicable to state universities.

75-4705. Central processing of data by computer for all state agencies, exceptions; preparation of data for processing; support services; section inapplicable to state universities. (a) Central processing of data by computer, for all divisions, departments and agencies of the state shall be performed by the office of information technology services under the supervision of the executive chief information technology officer. No other division, department or agency of the state shall perform central processing computer functions or control or possess any central processing unit of a computer, except as otherwise provided in this section. (b) With the approval of the executive chief information technology officer, any division, department or agency of the state may possess and operate central processing units of a computer if the same are adjunct to the central processing computer unit or units of the office of information technology services. (c) Data to be centrally processed by the office of information technology services shall be prepared for such processing by the division, department or agency of the state requesting the same to be processed in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the executive chief information technology officer as provided in K.S.A. 75-4703, and amendments thereto. Programs for processing the data of any division, department or agency of the state shall be prepared by such division, department or agency of the state in accordance with standards prescribed by rules and regulations adopted by the executive chief information technology officer as provided in K.S.A. 75-4703, and amendments thereto. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection, the office of information technology services shall prepare data or programs, or provide technical consultation, when a division, department or agency of the state requests such service of the office of information technology services and the executive chief information technology officer. (d) This section shall not apply to the universities under the jurisdiction and control of the state board of regents. History: L. 1972, ch. 332, § 23; L. 1973, ch. 366, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 399, § 9; L. 1980, ch. 284, § 27; L. 1984, ch. 323, § 10; L. 1994, ch. 340, § 5; L. 2013, ch. 62, § 21; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Preparation and submission of budget estimates by state agencies, see 75-3717. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026