Rosino files legislation to streamline state agencies’ information technology requests

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, filed Senate Bill 1205 Tuesday to help state agencies resolve IT issues more efficiently.

“Currently, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) handles IT for dozens of state agencies,” Rosino said. “I’ve heard from various state agency officials and employees that the current processes are not efficient due to poor turnaround time on service tickets, expensive equipment, and costly service charges.”

Rosino’s legislation would give state agencies the option to create their own IT department or hire employees to better serve their needs. OMES would still be responsible for information and telecommunications security.

“Our agencies’ top priority is to serve Oklahomans through the services they provide, and implementing these changes would allow these agencies to operate more efficiently, in turn improving the level of service they are able to provide,” Rosino said.

SB 1205  can be heard during the 2024 legislative session, which convenes Feb. 5.

-END-

For more information, contact: Sen. Rosino at (405) 521-5618 or Paul.Rosino@oksenate.gov.