2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 147-33.97. Information technology procurement policy; reporting requirements.

§ 147‑33.97.  Information technology procurement policy; reporting requirements.

(a)       Policy. – In order to further the policy of the State to encourage and promote the use of small, minority, physically handicapped, and women contractors in State purchasing of goods and services, all State agencies covered by this Part shall cooperate with the Office in efforts to encourage the use of small, minority, physically handicapped, and women contractors in achieving the purpose of this Part, which is to provide for the effective and economical acquisition, management, and disposition of information technology.

(b)       Reporting. – Every State agency that makes a direct purchase of information technology using the services of the Office shall report directly to the Department of Administration all information required by G.S. 143‑48(b).

(c)       The Department of Administration shall collect and compile the data described in this section and report it annually to the Office. (1999‑434, s. 10; 2000‑174, s. 2.)