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 division of information systems and communications, under the supervision of the secretary of administration. 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 secretary of administration, 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 division of information systems and communications.

(c) Data to be centrally processed by the division of information systems and communications 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 secretary of administration 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 secretary of administration as provided in K.S.A. 75-4703 and amendments thereto. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection, the division of information systems and communications shall prepare data or programs, or provide technical consultation, when a division, department or agency of the state requests such service of the division of information systems and communications and the director of information systems and communications, subject to the approval of the secretary of administration agrees thereto.

(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; July 1.