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IN Code § 4-13-1.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.1. Location of State Agencies in Downtown Areas|4-13-1.1-7. Policy Exemptions

Sec. 7. The policy established under section 6 of this chapter may exempt certain agencies or activities from the policy.As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13-1.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.1. Location of State Agencies in Downtown Areas|4-13-1.1-8. Factors for Consideration

Sec. 8. The policy established under section 6 of this chapter must focus on the following:(1) Local economic considerations.(2) The requirements of the agency.(3) Servicing client needs.(4) The availability of suitable space.(5) Competitiveness in the market place.(6) Ability to create positive impact on local small business.As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13-1.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.1. Location of State Agencies in Downtown Areas|4-13-1.1-9. Prohibition on Increased Taxes

Sec. 9. Notwithstanding section 6 of this chapter, the policy established by the department under section 6 of this chapter may not encourage state agencies to locate leased and state constructed facilities in downtown areas if doing so would result in new or increased taxes to the citizens of Indiana.As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13-1.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.1. Location of State Agencies in Downtown Areas|4-13-1.1-10. Restoration or Reuse of Existing Structures

Sec. 10. (a) The policy established by the department under section 6 of this chapter must give primary consideration to the restoration or reuse, or both, of existing structures within a downtown area.(b) When using existing structures, reasonable efforts shall be made to:(1) restore or rebuild the structure's facade, maintaining the architectural integrity of the building and streetscape according to the standards for rehabilitation under 36 CFR 68; and(2) ensure that the structure meets the federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements in an aesthetically pleasing manner.As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13-1.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.1. Location of State Agencies in Downtown Areas|4-13-1.1-11. State Construction of Facilities

Sec. 11. (a) The policy established by the department under section 6 of this chapter must give secondary consideration to state construction of facilities within a downtown area if the restoration or reuse, or both, of existing structures within a downtown area is not determined to be a reasonable alternative by the department.(b) With regard to state constructed facilities, the policy established by the department must provide that reasonable efforts shall be made to:(1) make the scale and facade of the structure maintain the architectural integrity of the existing streetscape;(2) ensure that the structure meets the federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements in an aesthetically pleasing manner;(3) deny a request from a state agency to locate or to relocate outside a downtown area unless it is documented that no reasonable alternative exists. Lack of onsite parking is not alone sufficient documentation when alternative parking is available in a downtown area; and(4) coordinate the location of state constructed facilities with existing public and private sector organizations committed to community development, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation.As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13-1.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.1. Location of State Agencies in Downtown Areas|4-13-1.1-12. Report Concerning Leased and State Constructed Facilities

Sec. 12. The department shall include information concerning the implementation of this chapter in the annual report made under IC 4-13-1-27. The annual report must include the following information:(1) The total number of leased and state constructed facilities reviewed by the department during the prior year.(2) The number of leased and state constructed facilities that were located in downtown areas.(3) If a leased or state constructed facility was not located in a downtown area, the reason for the lease or facility being located outside a downtown area.(4) The number of leases and state constructed facilities that included the restoration or reuse, or both, of an existing structure.(5) Measures taken by the department to encourage state agencies to locate in downtown areas.As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.39; P.L.130-2018, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-1. "Bureau" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the department of correction ombudsman bureau established by section 3 of this chapter. The term includes individuals approved to act in the capacity of ombudsmen by the department of correction ombudsman bureau.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-2. "Ombudsman" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ombudsman" means an employee of the bureau or an individual approved by the bureau to investigate and resolve complaints that the department of correction endangered the health and safety of any person, or that the department of correction violated specific laws, rules, or written policies.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-3. Ombudsman Bureau; Separate Bureau Within Department of Administration

Sec. 3. The department of correction ombudsman bureau is established as a separate bureau within the department of administration.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-4. Appointment of Director by Governor; Technical Experts and Other Employees

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall appoint a director of the bureau. The governor shall appoint a successor director within thirty (30) days after a vacancy occurs in the position of the director. The director serves at the pleasure of the governor.(b) The director may employ technical experts and other employees to carry out the purposes of this chapter. However, the director may not hire an individual to serve as an ombudsman who has been employed by the department of correction during the preceding year.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-5. Powers of Ombudsman; Reports, Notices, and Recommendations Following Report; Notice of Decision Not to Investigate; Evidence of Crimes

Sec. 5. (a) The ombudsman may receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints that the department of correction:(1) violated a specific law, rule, or department written policy; or(2) endangered the health or safety of any person.However, the ombudsman shall not investigate a complaint from an employee of the department of correction that relates to the employee's employment relationship with the department of correction.(b) At the conclusion of an investigation of a complaint, the ombudsman shall report the ombudsman's findings to the complainant.(c) If the ombudsman does not investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the decision not to investigate and the reasons for the decision.(d) The ombudsman shall create a monthly report that includes a summary of the findings of all substantiated complaints.(e) The ombudsman may conduct investigations of alleged violations of department of correction policy, state or federal laws, and department of correction administrative rules at any department of correction facility.(f) The ombudsman may recommend changes to the commissioner of the department of correction concerning department of correction policies or practices based upon information learned or observations made by the ombudsman during the course of an investigation.(g) If the ombudsman discovers evidence that the ombudsman reasonably believes constitutes the commission of a crime, the ombudsman immediately shall, if the ombudsman considers it appropriate, inform the commissioner of the department of correction, who shall conduct an investigation. If, after conducting the investigation, the commissioner has reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime has been committed, the commissioner shall:(1) if the crime involves any person who is not an offender, immediately report the crime to an appropriate law enforcement agency; and(2) if no person other than an offender is involved in the crime, immediately report the crime to an appropriate law enforcement agency if the commissioner believes that the prison disciplinary process is not appropriate.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.69-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-6. Access to Records and Facilities; Immunity for Release of Records

Sec. 6. (a) An ombudsman shall be given:(1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint under this chapter; and(2) immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the department of correction.(b) A state or local government agency or entity that has records that are relevant to a complaint or an investigation conducted by the ombudsman shall provide the ombudsman with access to the records.(c) A person is immune from:(1) civil or criminal liability; and(2) actions taken under a professional disciplinary procedure dealing with an employee of the department of correction;for the release or disclosure of records to the ombudsman under this chapter.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-7. Duties of Ombudsman; Privileged Communication

Sec. 7. (a) The ombudsman shall do the following:(1) Establish procedures to receive and investigate complaints.(2) Establish access controls for all information maintained by the bureau.(3) Except as is necessary to investigate and resolve a complaint, ensure that the identity of a complainant will not be disclosed without:(A) the complainant's written consent; or(B) a court order.(b) The correspondence and communication between the ombudsman and any person is a privileged communication.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-8. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 8. The bureau may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-9. No Civil Liability for Good Faith Performance of Duties

Sec. 9. The ombudsman is not civilly liable for the good faith performance of official duties.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-10. Annual Report on Ombudsman Bureau

Sec. 10. (a) The director of the bureau shall prepare a report each year on the operations of the bureau.(b) A copy of the report shall be provided to the following:(1) The governor.(2) The legislative council.(3) The department.(4) The department of correction.A report provided under this subsection to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.40.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-11. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 11. A person who interferes with the ombudsman is subject to criminal prosecution under IC 35-44.2-1-4.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.9.
IN Code § 4-13-1.2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.2. Department of Correction Ombudsman Bureau|4-13-1.2-12. Office Space for Ombudsman Bureau

Sec. 12. The department of administration shall provide and maintain office space for the bureau.As added by P.L.292-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13-1.3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.3. State Purchasing|4-13-1.3-1. "Department" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13-1.3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.3. State Purchasing|4-13-1.3-2. "State Agency" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13-1.3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.3. State Purchasing|4-13-1.3-3. Powers and Duties of Department

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall do the following:(1) Act as the purchasing agent for state agencies under IC 5-22.(2) Purchase or supervise the purchase of all supplies and services for state agencies.(3) Exercise general supervision over all inventories of supplies retained by state agencies.(4) Establish and maintain programs for the inspection, testing, and acceptance of supplies and services purchased for state agencies.(5) Cooperate with the budget agency and the auditor of state in the preparation of statistical data concerning the purchase, usage, and disposition of all supplies and services. In preparing reports under this subdivision, the department may require state agencies to submit reports concerning usage, needs, and inventory.(b) The department may do the following:(1) Delegate its authority to a state agency.(2) Enter into an agreement with a political subdivision under IC 36-1-7, to make purchases for the political subdivision.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13-1.3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.3. State Purchasing|4-13-1.3-4. Powers of Department Regarding Purchasing and Contracting by State Agencies

Sec. 4. (a) The department may do the following regarding purchasing and contracting by state agencies:(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement IC 5-22.(2) Consider and decide matters of policy.(3) Enforce IC 5-22 and rules adopted under subdivision (1).(b) The department may not adopt rules that affect the rights or obligations of the state or of a contractor under a contract in existence on the effective date of a rule.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13-1.3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.3. State Purchasing|4-13-1.3-5. Purchasing Representative

Sec. 5. (a) Each state agency shall nominate a purchasing representative from among its employees to the department. The department may appoint the nominated employee as the purchasing representative or request another nomination.(b) The purchasing representative shall do the following:(1) Serve as a liaison between the state agency and the department.(2) Prepare all forms that the department requires to be completed by the state agency.(c) If a state agency has branches, facilities, or institutions located at multiple sites, the department may appoint a purchasing representative for any or all of the sites.(d) The department shall provide training in purchasing procedures for the purchasing representatives.(e) If a purchasing representative's actions are not satisfactory to the department, the department may revoke the appointment of the representative and require the state agency to nominate another representative.(f) A state agency may not make purchases during any period during which the state agency does not have a purchasing representative.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13-1.3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.3. State Purchasing|4-13-1.3-6. Management of Department's Purchasing Functions

Sec. 6. The commissioner of the department may organize and manage the purchasing functions of the department as the commissioner considers appropriate.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13-1.4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.4. Development of Recycled Materials Market|4-13-1.4-1. "Department"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 4-13-1.4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.4. Development of Recycled Materials Market|4-13-1.4-2. "State Agency"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "state agency" means any of the following:(1) A state agency (as defined in IC 4-13-1-1).(2) Any other authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division, or other instrumentality of the executive branch of state government, including the following:(A) A state educational institution.(B) A license branch operated or administered under IC 9-14.1.(C) The state police department created by IC 10-11-2-4.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.14; P.L.2-2007, SEC.34; P.L.198-2016, SEC.5.
IN Code § 4-13-1.4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.4. Development of Recycled Materials Market|4-13-1.4-3. "Supplies"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "supplies" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-38.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 4-13-1.4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.4. Development of Recycled Materials Market|4-13-1.4-4. Specifications for Public Purchases

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall prepare specifications under IC 5-22-5 for the purchase by state agencies of products:(1) that meet the reasonable requirements of the state;(2) that are made from recycled materials; and(3) the use of which is technologically and economically feasible.(b) The department shall accept and consider comments from the officers of state agencies in the preparation of the specifications required by this section.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 4-13-1.4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property|Chapter 1.4. Development of Recycled Materials Market|4-13-1.4-5. Implementation of Specifications

Sec. 5. The department and all state agencies shall implement the specifications prepared under section 4 of this chapter in the purchase of the following:(1) Paper and paper products.(2) Plastic and plastic products.(3) Glass and glass products.(4) Motor oil and other lubricants.(5) Compost.(6) Construction materials.(7) Tires and products derived from waste tires.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.9.