FY 2016 Appropriation

The Information Technology section is responsible for information technology systems and programs within the Department. The section is divided into two functions, operations and e-solutions. Resources provided to the Department include: network services; application and web development, design and delivery; internet and web services; and customer desktop support.

Responsibilities include: maintenance and support of all computer room backend services, LAN and WAN connectivity; web services and delivery; database support and maintenance; application development; and support and email services.

The Department has developed a multi-year plan to digitize a prioritized list of collections, documents, grant management databases and enterprise-level data optimization to make resources available to the public in a more efficient and accessible manner.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $1,276,100 from all sources for Information Technology. This is a 1.5 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $1,059,000 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 1.8 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 52

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $537,800 of any remaining amount of the $3,620,200 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 1, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for the Department of Heritage of Arts - Administration not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. These funds will be used for digitization projects and maintenance.


HB0003: Item 52

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $116,900 of any remaining amount of the $3,620,200 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 1, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for the Department of Heritage of Arts - Administration not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. These funds will be used for application development rate payments to DTS.


HB0003: Item 52

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $200,000 of any remaining amount of the $3,620,200 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 1, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for the Department of Heritage of Arts - Administration not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. These funds will be used for building renovation.


HB0003: Item 52

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $292,800 of the funds provided by Item 1, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for the Department of Heritage of Arts - Multicultural Affairs not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015.


Funding for Information Technology is appropriated from the General Fund. Funds are used to support DTS staff and data processing costs.

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