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VA Code § 2.2-2013 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2013. Internal service and special funds

A. There is established the Information Technology and Management Internal Service Fund to be administered by VITA.B. There is established the Acquisition Services Special Fund to be administered by VITA and used to finance procurement and contracting activities and programs unallowable for federal fund reimbursement.C. Upon written request of the CIO, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission may direct the Comptroller to establish internal service fund accounts on his books and record the receipts and expenditures for appropriate functions of VITA. Charges for services rendered sufficient to offset costs involved in these operations shall be established.D. All users of services provided for in this chapter administered by VITA shall be assessed a surcharge, which shall be deposited in the appropriate fund. This charge shall be an amount sufficient to allow VITA to finance the operations and staff of the services offered.E. Additional moneys necessary to establish these funds or provide for the administration of the activities of VITA may be advanced from the general account of the state treasury.F. The CIO shall direct that the following activities be conducted with respect to VITA's internal service funds:1. VITA shall establish fee schedules for the collection of fees from users when general fund appropriations are not available for the services rendered.2. VITA shall develop and implement information, billing, and collections methods that will assist state agencies in analyzing and effectively managing their use of VITA's services, and which will allow VITA to forecast service demands and balances of its internal service funds.3. By September 1 of each year, VITA shall submit biennial projections of future revenues and expenditures for each internal service fund and estimates of any anticipated changes to fee schedules to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and the Department of Planning and Budget.4. In the event that changes to fee schedules or rates are required, the CIO shall submit documentation to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and the Department of Planning and Budget no later than September 1 prior to the fiscal year in which the new or revised rates are to take effect so that the impact of the rate changes can be considered for inclusion in the executive budget submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to § 2.2-1508. In emergency circumstances, deviations from this approach shall be approved in advance by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.1984, c. 746, §§ 2.1-563.19, 2.1-563.20, 2.1-563.21, 2.1-563.22; 2001, c. 844, § 2.2-1304; 2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2010, cc. 136, 145; 2012, cc. 55, 285; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2014 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2014. Submission of information technology plans by state agencies and public institutions of higher education; designation of technology resource

A. All executive branch agencies shall prepare and submit information technology strategic plans to the CIO for review and approval. All executive branch agencies shall maintain current information technology plans that have been approved by the CIO.B. The head of each executive branch agency shall designate an existing employee to be the agency's information technology resource who shall be responsible for compliance with the policies, standards, and guidelines established by the CIO.1999, cc. 412, 421, 433, § 2.1-51.47; 2000, c. 995; 2001, c. 844, § 2.2-226; 2002, c. 424; 2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2016 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2016. Division of Project Management established

There is established within VITA a Division of Project Management (the Division). The CIO and the Division shall exercise the powers and duties conferred in this article.2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2017 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2017. Powers and duties of the Division

The Division shall have the power and duty to:1. Implement the approval process for information technology projects developed in accordance with the Commonwealth Project Management Standard;2. Assist the CIO in the development and implementation of project management policies, standards, and guidelines to be used for information technology projects in accordance with this article;3. Provide ongoing assistance and support to executive branch agencies in the development of information technology projects;4. Establish a program providing cost-effective training to executive branch agency project managers;5. Review information management and information technology plans submitted by executive branch agencies and recommend to the CIO the approval of such plans and any amendments thereto;6. Monitor the implementation of information management and information technology plans and periodically report its findings to the CIO;7. Review and recommend to the CIO information technology projects based on the policies, standards, and guidelines developed pursuant to § 2.2-2016.1;8. Provide oversight for executive branch agency information technology projects; and9. Report on a quarterly basis to the CIO, the Secretary, the Governor, the Information Technology Advisory Council, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the Auditor of Public Accounts, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, and the Joint Commission on Technology and Science the status and performance of each major information technology project and related procurement conducted by any executive branch agency.2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2011, c. 739; 2015, c. 768; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2018.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2018.1. Project and procurement investment business case approval

A. Executive branch agencies shall obtain CIO approval prior to the initiation of any Commonwealth information technology project or procurement. When selecting an information technology investment, executive branch agencies and public institutions of higher education shall submit to the Division an investment business case, outlining the business value of the investment, the proposed technology solution, if known, and an explanation of how the project will support the agency strategic plan, the agency's secretariat's strategic plan, and the Commonwealth strategic plan for information technology developed and approved pursuant to subdivision A 3 of § 2.2-2007.1. The Division may require the submission of additional information if needed to adequately review any such proposal.B. The Division shall review each investment business case submitted in accordance with this section and recommend its approval or rejection to the CIO pursuant to the policies and procedures developed in § 2.2-2016.1.C. In accordance with policies and standards outlined in the Commonwealth Project Management Standard, the CIO shall review the business case for any Commonwealth information technology project or procurement and approve or disapprove.2011, c. 739; 2015, c. 768; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2020 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2020. Procurement approval for information technology projects

An executive branch agency shall submit a copy of any Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) for a procurement related to an information technology project to the Division. The Division shall review the IFB or RFP and recommend its approval or rejection to the CIO. The agency shall submit a copy of any proposed contract or final contract to the Division. The Division shall review the proposed contract or final contract and recommend its approval or rejection to the CIO. A project shall be granted project initiation approval as provided by the Commonwealth Project Management Standard before the award of any contract.2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2010, cc. 136, 145; 2011, c. 739; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2021 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2021. Project oversight committees

A. Whenever the project charter has been approved for an enterprise information technology project, the Secretary shall establish an Internal Agency Oversight Committee (IAOC) and a Secretariat Oversight Committee (SOC). The IAOC shall represent all business or functional stakeholders of the project, including stakeholders in other agencies, assure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to work together toward a mutually beneficial integrated solution, have the authority to approve or reject any changes in the project's scope, schedule, or budget, provide oversight and direction to the project, and review and approve the schedule baseline and all project documentation. The SOC shall represent all business or functional stakeholders of the project, including stakeholders in other secretariats, validate the proposed project business case, review and make recommendations on changes in the project's scope, schedule, or budget, and review Independent Verification and Validation reports and recommend corrective actions if needed.B. For all other projects, other than enterprise information technology projects, the CIO shall establish an IAOC and an SOC in accordance with the Commonwealth Project Management Standard.2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2010, cc. 136, 145; 2011, c. 739; 2015, c. 768; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2022 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2022. Definitions; purpose

A. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Costs" means the reasonable and customary charges for goods and services incurred or to be incurred in major information technology projects."Technology infrastructure" means telecommunications, automated data processing, word processing and management information systems, and related information, equipment, goods and services.B. In order for the Commonwealth to take advantage of technological applications in providing services and solving problems of Virginia's citizens, there is a need to reinvest savings that accrue from increased usage of technology into new and emerging technologies that will provide for both greater efficiencies and better responsiveness. The purpose of this article is to create the Virginia Technology Infrastructure Fund (the Fund). The Fund shall make moneys available to state agencies and institutions of higher education for major information technology projects.1996, cc. 94, 823, §§ 9-145.52, 9-145.53; 1999, cc. 412, 421, 433; 2001, c. 844, § 2.2-1702; 2003, cc. 981, 1021.
VA Code § 2.2-2023 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2023. Virginia Technology Infrastructure Fund created; contributions

A. The Virginia Technology Infrastructure Fund (the Fund) is created in the state treasury. The Fund is to be used to fund major information technology projects or to pay private partners as authorized in subsection C of § 2.2-2007.B. The Fund shall consist of: (i) the transfer of general and nongeneral fund appropriations from executive branch agencies which represent savings that accrue from reductions in the cost of information technology and communication services; (ii) the transfer of general and nongeneral fund appropriations from executive branch agencies which represent savings from the implementation of information technology enterprise projects; (iii) funds identified pursuant to subsection C of § 2.2-2007; (iv) such general and nongeneral fund fees or surcharges as may be assessed to executive branch agencies for enterprise technology projects; (v) gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources; and (vi) such other funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly. Savings shall be as identified by the CIO through a methodology reviewed by the ITAC and approved by the Secretary of Finance. The Auditor of Public Accounts shall certify the amount of any savings identified by the CIO. For public institutions of higher education, however, savings shall consist only of that portion of total savings that represent general funds. The State Comptroller is authorized to transfer cash consistent with appropriation transfers. Appropriated funds from federal sources are exempted from transfer. Except for funds to pay private partners as authorized in subsection C of § 2.2-2007, moneys in the Fund shall only be expended as provided by the appropriation act.Interest earned on the Fund shall be credited to the Fund. The Fund shall be permanent and nonreverting. Any unexpended balance in the Fund at the end of the biennium shall not be transferred to the general fund of the state treasury.1996, cc. 94, 823, §§ 9-145.54, 9-145.55; 2001, c. 844, § 2.2-1703; 2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2010, cc. 136, 145; 2016, c. 296.
VA Code § 2.2-2024 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 20.1 - Virginia Information Technologies Agency|§ 2.2-2024. Annual plan; allowable uses of Fund

The CIO shall prepare a plan that identifies the projects in which the Fund will participate. The plan shall be consistent with the statewide plan for information technology and shall consider the use of existing resources and long-term operation and maintenance costs. Projects having the greatest benefit to state government as a whole shall have the highest priority in the plan.1996, cc. 94, 823, § 9-145.56; 1999, cc. 412, 421, 433; 2001, c. 844, § 2.2-1704; 2003, cc. 981, 1021; 2009, c. 86.
VA Code § 2.2-2100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 21 - General Provisions|§ 2.2-2100. Classification of executive branch boards, commissions and councils

A. Effective July 1, 1986, every collegial body established by law or executive order within the executive branch of state government shall be classified according to its level of authority as follows:"Advisory" -- A board, commission or council shall be classified as advisory when its purpose is to provide advice and comment to an executive branch agency or office. An advisory board, commission or council serves as a formal liaison between the agency or office and the public to ensure that the agency or office understands public concerns and that the activities of the agency or office are communicated to the public. An advisory board, commission or council does not serve a regulatory or rule-making purpose. It may participate in the development of public policy by providing comment and advice."Policy" -- A board, commission or council shall be classified as policy if it is specifically charged by statute to promulgate public policies or regulations. It may also be charged with adjudicating violations of those policies or regulations. Specific functions of the board, commission or council may include, but are not limited to, rate setting, distributing federal funds, and adjudicating regulatory or statutory violations, but each power shall be enumerated by law. Policy boards, commissions or councils are not responsible for supervising agencies or employing personnel. They may review and comment on agency budget requests."Supervisory" -- A board, commission, or council shall be classified as supervisory if it is responsible for agency operations including approval of requests for appropriations. A supervisory board, commission, or council appoints the agency director and ensures that the agency director complies with all board and statutory directives. The agency director is subordinate to the board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Education shall be considered a supervisory board.B. Each executive branch board, commission or council shall be assigned only one of the above classifications. The classification for boards and councils that are created by law shall be designated by the enabling legislation. The classification for commissions that are created by executive order shall be designated by the executive order.1985, c. 419, § 9-6.25; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 21 - General Provisions|§ 2.2-2102. "Citizen member" appointments to executive branch boards and commissions

Positions on boards and commissions designated for "citizen members," "consumer members," and "representatives of the public" are intended to ensure that the composition of a particular board or commission reflects citizen as well as professional interests. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Governor shall, when making an appointment to an executive branch board or commission specifically designated for a "citizen member," "consumer member," or "representative of the public," appoint a person who (i) is not by training or experience a practitioner in the subject area of concern to the board or commission, (ii) is not the spouse, parent, child or sibling of such a practitioner, and (iii) has no direct or indirect financial interest, except as a consumer, in the subject area of concern to the board or commission.1984, c. 579, § 9-6.24; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2103 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 21 - General Provisions|§ 2.2-2103. Cooperation of other agencies with authorities, boards, commissions, councils, and other collegial bodies

Upon request, all agencies and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth shall assist any authority, board, commission, council or other collegial body established in this title in carrying out the respective duties for which each was created.1968, c. 567, § 9-84.05; 1973, c. 431, § 9-84.9; 1978, c. 103, § 2.1-335.3; 1991, cc. 44, 594, § 9-145.20; 1992, c. 609, § 9-145.34; 1993, c. 162, § 9-145.49; 1995, cc. 638, 815, §§ 2.1-548.42, 9-344; 1996, cc. 97, 589, 599, §§ 2.1-548.52, 9-153; 1999, c. 976, § 9-304.5; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 21 - General Provisions|§ 2.2-2104. Compensation and expenses

Compensation and expenses to members of state boards, commissions, councils and other similar bodies shall be paid in accordance with Chapter 28 (§ 2.2-2800 et seq.) of this title.1980, c. 728, § 2.1-20.3; 1981, c. 181; 1998, c. 790; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 21 - General Provisions|§ 2.2-2105. Investigation of management of institutions or conduct of officers or employees

Whenever any board of visitors to any of the institutions of the Commonwealth deem it necessary or expedient to investigate the management of their institution or the conduct of any of its officers or employees, such board, or a committee of its members selected by the board, shall have such power and authority to send for persons and papers or to order the attendance of witnesses and compel their attendance as is now conferred upon a committee appointed by the General Assembly or either branch thereof by § 30-10. The oath to be taken by any witness examined by such board or committee may be administered by the president or the presiding officer of the board, chairman of its committee, or the clerk or secretary of the board or committee. All expenses incurred in summoning or in the attendance of such witness shall be paid out of the funds of the institution whose boards made or ordered the investigation.Code 1919, § 1096, § 9-13; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2106 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 21 - General Provisions|§ 2.2-2106. Expenses of certain boards; appearances before General Assembly

A. The board of directors of the several state hospitals and the governing boards of educational institutions in the Commonwealth shall receive their actual, itemized expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties in attending the meetings of the boards or committees.B. No officer of any public institution of higher education, school, hospital, or other institution or board maintained in part or in whole by the Commonwealth shall spend or appropriate any money for the purpose of sending any member of the board or officials of such institution or other person to appear before the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, for the purpose of advocating in any way any appropriation for any institution supported in whole or in part by the Commonwealth. However, when any committee of the General Assembly desires information in regard to the needs of any state institution it may by proper resolution so determine, and request that any institution or board thereof send one or more competent persons to give the information desired, and the expense thereof may be paid out of the funds appropriated by the Commonwealth for the support of that institution.Code 1919, §§ 1097, 1098, §§ 9-14, 9-15; 1998, c. 790; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-2200 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2200. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Authority" means the respective political subdivisions of the Commonwealth created in this subpart."Board" means the respective boards of directors for the authorities created in this subpart."Bonds" means any bonds, refunding bonds, notes, debentures, interim certificates, or any bond, grant, revenue anticipation notes or any other evidences of indebtedness or obligation of an authority, whether in temporary or definitive form and whether the interest thereon is exempt from federal income taxation."Commonwealth" or "state" means the Commonwealth of Virginia or any of its agencies or departments."Federal agency" means the United States; the President of the United States; and any department, corporation, agency, or instrumentality heretofore or hereafter created, designated, or established by the United States.1995, c. 638, § 2.1-548.27; 1999, cc. 852, 881, § 2.1-548.55; 2001, c. 844; 2005, c. 839.
VA Code § 2.2-2201 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 22 - Authorities|§ 2.2-2201. Short title; definitions

A. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority Act."B. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Authority" means the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority."Board" means the board of directors of the Authority."Project" means the construction, improvement, furnishing, maintenance, acquisition or operation of any facility or the provision for or funding of any activity that will further the purposes described in § 2.2-2202.1995, c. 758, §§ 9-266.1, 9-266.2; 2001, c. 844; 2012, cc. 779, 817.