HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 85

(By Delegate Fast)

[Originating in the Committee on Industry and Labor ]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study ways that the state can leverage technology to monitor contracts, provide vendor management, and provide oversight of work done on behalf of the state by vendors.

            Whereas, The State of West Virginia engages in numerous contractual relationships to carry out the business of the state and provide services to the citizens of West Virginia; and

            Whereas, Innovative technology and solutions emerge every day to make the business of state government more efficient and cost effective; and

            Whereas, The State of West Virginia should be exploring ways to leverage technology to save tax dollars while balancing federal requirements and privacy expectations of citizens and the vendor community; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the ways in which technology may be utilized by the State of West Virginia to better manage vendors, provide transparency, enable state agencies to make business decisions; and be it

            Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2021, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct a study, prepare reports, and draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.