Expenditures from the fund shall be approved by the commission only after review by the technical panel created in section 86-1511. The fund shall be administered by the Department of Administrative Services. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act. The Government Council recommends that the Government Technology Collaboration Fund be used for projects that serve the Council's priority for e-government. Based on technical reviews and recommendations by the State Government Council, the NITC will award grants in June 2000.
Salaries are eligible if they are necessary for the implementation of the overall project.
Equipment costs and transmission costs are eligible if they are necessary for the implementation of the overall project. Buildings, rents, non-telecommunications utilities, and indirect costs are ineligible for grant funds. Only state agencies, boards and commissions are eligible for Government Technology Collaboration Fund grants. State agencies may submit collaborative projects with local government partners. A 25 percent match is required.