Agency: Technology Services

Line Item: Integrated Technology

Function

The division of Integrated Technology coordinates application development and project management for agencies and programs that share common needs. As opposed to the division of Enterprise Technology, which oversees the information technology that affects all state agencies; the division of Integrated Technology oversees the information technology that affects multiple, but not all, agencies.

The biggest component of the division is the Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) which maintains and operates Utah's State Geographic Information Database (SGID). The AGRC works with state agencies to collect and retain geospatial data and assists agencies in culling information from that data using computer applications. Examples of its work include collection of high-resolution geographically correct images, mapping of rural RS-2477 roads, and depiction of legislative district boundaries.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern operation of the division of Integrated Technology:

UCA 63F-1-501 creates the division of Integrated Technology.

UCA 63F-1-504 specifies the duties of the division which include:

• Establishing standards for the project management, application development, and procurement of information technology for executive branch agencies that share common stakeholders
• Providing oversight of information technology standards that impact multiple executive branch agency IT services in order to control costs, ensure business value, maximize resources, apply best practices, and avoid the duplication of resources
• Reviewing agency IT plans for compliance with state information architecture and DTS policies and rules for projects that impact multiple agencies

UCA 63F-1-506 creates the AGRC as part of the division in order to:

• Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) services to state agencies, federal government, local political subdivisions, and private persons under rules established by the division
• Manage the SGID
• Assist the Leutenant Governor, state agencies, and local entities with boundary creation, changes, collection, tracking, and mapping

The division may make rules, establish policies, and set fees for its services.

UCA 63F-1-507 creates the State Geographic Information Database (SGID) to be managed by the AGRC. The database serves as the central reference for all information contained in any GIS database by any state agency and the standard for geographic information acquired, purchased, or produced by any state agency.

UCA 63F-1-507 also stipulates that each agency that has geographic information data must allow the AGRC access to all public data and requires the Tax Commission to annually submit information on the creation or modification of political subdivisions.

UCA 72-5-304 requires AGRC to create and maintain records of RS-2477 roads, and 72-5-309 directs AGRC to make those records available to the public. UCA 63F-1-508 creates within the AGRC a subcommittee to award grants to counties to inventory and map RS-2477 rights-of-way.

UCA 63F-1-204 requires state agencies to develop Information Technology Strategic Plans. In coordination with the Chief Information Officer, AGRC reviews and consults with agencies on agency IT plans, especially data acquisition efforts.

UCA 63F-1-509 creates a statewide Global Positioning Reference Network to provide more accurate location information. The statute directs AGRC to administer the GPS reference system.

Intent Language

Under Section 63-38-8 of the Utah Code the Legislature intends that funds provided in Item 55 of Chapter 1 and Item 51 of Chapter 371, Laws of Utah 2007 for the Department of Technology Services - Integrated Technology Division shall not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2008. Expenditure of these funds is limited to: continuity of operations for the State Geographic Information Database - $125,000; and Automated Geographic Reference Center projects - $282,500.

Funding Detail

Prior to FY 2006, the AGRC resided within the Department of Administrative Services and was subsidized by revenue generated by internal service fund customers. In FY 2004, the Legislature changed the budget structure of the AGRC to receive direct appropriations. In FY 2006 the AGRC became a part of the new Department of Technology Services, Integrated Technology Division.