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2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-2. Creation of Department; Commissioner; Officers and Employees

Sec. 2. There is created a department of state government which shall be known as the Indiana department of administration, referred to in this chapter as the department; and which shall consist of a commissioner as its executive head and of officers and employees who shall be appointed or employed in the department. The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor and the commissioner shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. The commissioner shall be well versed in administrative management and in the affairs of state government which by law are the responsibility of the governor, and shall in no manner affect the separate judicial and legislative departments of state government which by law and the Constitution of the State of Indiana are under the jurisdiction and are the responsibility of other state elected officials. The compensation of the commissioner shall be fixed and determined by the budget agency subject to the approval of the governor.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.32, SEC.3; P.L.215-2016, SEC.77.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-3. Divisions of Department

Sec. 3. (a) The department consists of the following divisions:
(1) General services.
(2) Property management.
(3) Information services.
(4) Public works.
(b) The commissioner may do the following:
(1) Organize the department and its divisions.
(2) Transfer or merge functions between divisions in the interest of economy and efficiency.
(3) Terminate certain divisions within the department whenever possible.
(c) The commissioner may exercise direction and supervision over the divisions in the performance of their respective functions, subject to the approval of the governor.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.26, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.30, SEC.1; Acts 1981, P.L.32, SEC.4; P.L.26-1989, SEC.2; P.L.7-1993, SEC.3; P.L.49-1997, SEC.4; P.L.151-2012, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-4.3. Collection and Compilation of Information Regarding Purchases Made by State Agencies From Diversity Businesses

Sec. 4.3. (a) As used in this section, "diversity business" refers to any of the following:
(1) A minority business enterprise, as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1(h).
(2) A qualified agency, as defined in IC 5-22-13-1.
(3) A veteran owned small business, as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1(p).
(4) A women's business enterprise, as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1(q).
(b) The department shall determine any upgrades to computer hardware and software systems, and any additional personnel, resources, and expenditures required to enable the department to collect and compile the following information regarding purchases made by state agencies from diversity businesses during a state fiscal year:
(1) For each diversity business from which a purchase was made, the following information:
(A) The classification of the diversity business as described in subsection (a).
(B) The Internal Revenue Service principal business code for the diversity business.
(C) A description of each kind of supply item or service purchased from the diversity business.
(D) For each supply item purchased from the diversity business, the following information:
(i) The frequency of purchases.
(ii) The number or volume of supply items purchased.
(iii) The name of each state agency that has made purchases of the particular supply item.
(iv) For each state agency that has made purchases of that supply item, the total expenditures for that particular supply item.
(v) Whether the particular supply item is a newly added supply item from the previous year's report.
(E) For each kind of service purchased from a diversity business, the following information:
(i) The nature of the service.
(ii) The name of each state agency that has made purchases of that particular service.
(iii) For each state agency that has made purchases of that particular service, the total expenditures for that particular service.
(iv) Whether the particular service is a newly added service from the previous year's report.
(2) Totals of all amounts reported under subdivision (1).
(3) Specific information and examples relating to the reasons state agencies have not purchased supplies and services from diversity businesses, such as any of the following:
(A) Supplies or services needed by state agencies are not provided by diversity businesses.
(B) Supplies or services do not meet specifications.
(C) Supplies or services cannot be provided at a fair market price.
As added by P.L.166-2022, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-5. Duties and Functions; Construction of Chapter

Sec. 5. The enumeration of duties and functions, as designated in section 4 of this chapter, shall not be deemed exclusive nor construed as a limitation of the powers and authority vested in the department by other provisions of this chapter. This chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate its policies and purposes to improve the financial, personnel, and managerial activities of state government.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.5. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.44.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-6. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.5a; Acts 1965, c.250, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.45. Repealed by P.L.49-1997, SEC.86.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-7. Administrative and Procedural Rules and Regulations

Sec. 7. The commissioner is empowered to adopt, amend, and promulgate reasonable administrative and procedural rules and regulations, consistent with any applicable law of this state, as the commissioner may consider necessary for the effective administration of this chapter. Any rules and regulations shall be issued and promulgated under IC 4-22-2.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.6. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.46; P.L.215-2016, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-8. Administrative and Organizational Surveys

Sec. 8. The department is hereby authorized to make administrative and organizational surveys of the departments, institutions, boards, commissions, and other agencies to determine whether the activities thereof are essential to good government and are being carried on in an economical and efficient manner and without duplication, for the purpose of determining the feasibility of improving the administration of state government by the elimination of unnecessary positions and activities, the avoidance of duplication, and by the use of improved procedures and organization.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-9. State Reports and Publications; Curtailment and Elimination Powers of Commissioner

Sec. 9. The commissioner shall determine the number and distribution of all state reports and publications: Provided, That said commissioner shall curtail and eliminate wherever possible all departmental reports, bulletins and publications.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.8. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-12. Official Bonds of State Officers and Employees; Approval; Bonds of Officers or Employees of Department

Sec. 12. All performance or security bonds required of state officials or employees, except such bonds as are required of elected state officials and those under their jurisdiction, shall be approved, and the amount fixed by the commissioner wherein same is not fixed by law. The commissioner may require a bond and fix the amount of any officer or employee of the department or of any other officer or employee of this state when such may be needed to protect the interest of the state and where authorized by law.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-13. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.12. As amended by P.L.28-1983, SEC.4; P.L.14-1984, SEC.2; P.L.27-1989, SEC.1; P.L.18-1990, SEC.1; P.L.19-1990, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.1-1991, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-13.2. Repealed

As added by P.L.1-1991, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.18-1991, SEC.4; P.L.1-1992, SEC.9; P.L.1-1995, SEC.34; P.L.31-1995, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.49-1997, SEC.86.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-13.5. Federal Surplus Property; Receipt, Storage, and Distribution

Sec. 13.5. (a) The Indiana department of administration is designated as the state agency to receive, store, and distribute federal surplus property according to the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended.
(b) The Indiana department of administration may enter into cooperative agreements pursuant to Section 203(n) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, as amended.
(c) As to any property it elects to receive, the Indiana department of administration shall comply with the requirements of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended.
As added by Acts 1978, P.L.14, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-14. Retirement Credits of Transferred Personnel

Sec. 14. All retirement credits and any other legal rights of personnel transferred to the department shall not be impaired by Acts 1961, c.269.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.13. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.47.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-15. Application of Law to State Agencies and Institutions

Sec. 15. This chapter may not be construed to restrict the powers of the state board of accounts as prescribed by IC 5-11-1 or restrict the powers and functions of the state police department as prescribed by IC 10-11-2. This chapter, except IC 4-13-1-4(1) and IC 4-13-1-4(3), does not apply to the state universities and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.269, s.15; Acts 1967, c.279, s.2; Acts 1971, P.L.27, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.32, SEC.6; P.L.5-1995, SEC.2; P.L.2-2003, SEC.13; P.L.127-2005, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-16. Public Works Projects and State Purchases; Distribution of Notice Pertaining to Procedures and Qualifications

Sec. 16. At least once each year, the department of administration shall distribute to representatives of the news media throughout Indiana a notice stating that information concerning:
(1) the notice and bidding procedures for state public works projects and state purchases of supplies and services; and
(2) the procedures for qualifying as:
(A) a contractor for the design or construction of a state public works project; or
(B) a vendor for a state purchase of services or supplies;
is available upon request from the department.
As added by P.L.28-1983, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-17. Insurance; Loss or Damage to Property

Sec. 17. (a) A state agency may not purchase insurance to cover loss or damage to property.
(b) This section does not prohibit any of the following:
(1) The purchase of title insurance by a state agency.
(2) The purchase of insurance by a body corporate and politic.
(3) The purchase of insurance to meet requirements for receipt of federal funds by a state agency.
(4) The requiring of contractors to carry insurance.
(5) The purchase of insurance to cover loss or damage to real property owned by the Indiana public retirement system.
(6) The purchase of insurance to cover loss or destruction of money or securities under the control of the treasurer of state.
(7) The purchase of insurance by a state agency to cover loss or damage to exhibits, artifacts, or other materials that are loaned to the agency.
(8) The purchase of casualty and liability insurance for foster parents (as defined in IC 27-1-30-4) on a group basis.
(9) The purchase of personal liability insurance under IC 4-13-20.
(10) The purchase of insurance to cover the loss and damages under IC 15-17 related to a prevalent animal disease incident.
As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.14-1986, SEC.1; P.L.28-1987, SEC.1; P.L.29-1987, SEC.1; P.L.28-1989, SEC.1; P.L.35-2012, SEC.19; P.L.223-2013, SEC.1; P.L.67-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-18. Disputes and Bid Protests; Procedural Rules; Judicial Review

Sec. 18. (a) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 providing procedures for disputes and bid protests.
(b) Judicial review of the department's decision in a dispute or bid protest is available only after exhausting the administrative remedies set forth in the rules.
As added by P.L.5-1993, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-19. Property Interests in Contract Awards

Sec. 19. A bidder or an offeror does not gain a property interest in the award of a contract by the department unless the bidder or offeror is awarded the contract and the contract is completely executed.
As added by P.L.5-1993, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-20. Inspection, Appraisal, and Inventory of Property; Reports; Rules Governing Protection and Custody

Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to property covered under IC 4-20.5-6-3.
(b) The department shall do both of the following:
(1) Provide for the periodic inspection, appraisal, and inventory of all of the state's property.
(2) Require reports from each state agency concerning the property in the custody of each state agency.
(c) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to govern the protection and custody of the property of the state.
As added by P.L.7-1993, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-21. Provision of False Information; Sanctions

Sec. 21. The department may impose any of the following sanctions if the department determines that a bidder, offeror, or contractor has knowingly or intentionally provided false information to the department:
(1) The bidder or offeror may be declared nonresponsive or nonresponsible.
(2) The department may:
(A) find the contractor in breach of the contract; and
(B) recover all amounts paid under the contract.
(3) The department may bar the bidder, offeror, or contractor from doing business with the state for a period not to exceed three (3) years.
As added by P.L.29-1993, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-22. Report on Professional Services Contracts

Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "professional services" means the furnishing of services by any of the following:
(1) A person licensed, certified, or registered under IC 25-2.1 or by an entity described in IC 25-0.5-5.
(2) An attorney.
(3) An expert witness, a court reporter, or an investigator retained by the state in connection with judicial or administrative proceedings involving the state.
(4) A minister, priest, rabbi, or another person empowered by the person's religious faith to conduct religious services or to provide spiritual counseling or guidance.
(5) A person who performs services, the satisfactory rendition of which depends upon the person's unique training or skills.
(b) Before August 15 of each year, each state agency shall file with the commissioner a report concerning the professional services contracts that:
(1) were awarded by that state agency during the previous state fiscal year; and
(2) were not procured through the Indiana department of administration.
(c) The commissioner shall include in the annual report made under section 27 of this chapter information concerning the professional services contracts awarded by each state agency during the preceding state fiscal year.
As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.130-2018, SEC.5; P.L.10-2019, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-23. Central Warehouse for Supplies; Warehousing and Stationery Revolving Fund

Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "supplies" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-2-38.
(b) The commissioner shall establish a central warehouse.
(c) Whenever the commissioner considers it advantageous to purchase supplies for use by state agencies for industries or for general operating purposes, the commissioner may do so and store the supplies in the state warehouse. The cost of purchasing the supplies and the expense incident to storing them shall be paid in the first instance from the warehousing and stationery revolving fund established by subsection (f).
(d) The commissioner shall keep all state agencies informed of the supplies available in the warehouse.
(e) The same procedure for requesting supplies from the warehouse shall be followed as in requesting a purchase of the supplies except that the request shall specify that the supplies shall be drawn from the warehouse. The commissioner shall invoice to each state agency, and file a claim for reimbursement for any supplies furnished. The commissioner shall add to the actual cost an amount sufficient to pay for all warehouse and handling charges. The commissioner may not charge an amount in excess of the actual cost and expense so as to show a profit in operating the warehouse.
(f) The warehousing and stationery revolving fund is established. The fund may not exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000). The fund must be used for the following:
(1) Establishing a central warehouse.
(2) Purchasing supplies when, in the commissioner's opinion, it is advantageous or essential to the proper and economical operation of state government.
As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-24. Quantity Purchase Agreements for Road Salt or Similar Products

Sec. 24. (a) As used in this section, "salt" means road salt or another product used to treat snow or ice, or both snow and ice.
(b) The department shall award quantity purchase agreements to vendors for the purchase of salt under IC 5-22.
(c) A quantity purchase agreement awarded under this section must require the vendor to offer to political subdivisions salt under the quantity purchase agreement as provided in IC 5-22-17-9.
(d) Political subdivisions:
(1) may participate in the solicitation of purchase of salt by submitting the estimated volume of use to the department; and
(2) shall be committed to purchasing the minimum fill percentage submitted for solicitation.
(e) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for management and control of the process by which political subdivisions may purchase salt.
As added by P.L.54-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-25. Quantity Purchase Agreements for Emergency Services Equipment

Sec. 25. (a) As used in this section, "emergency services equipment" refers to the following:
(1) Fire trucks.
(2) Emergency service vehicles.
(3) Firefighting tools.
(4) Protective wear.
(5) Breathing apparatuses.
(6) Communication devices, including hand held devices and vehicle radios.
(7) Similar products used by public safety service providers.
(b) As used in this section, "public safety service provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-19-9-2.
(c) As used in this section, "purchaser" includes the following:
(1) A political subdivision.
(2) A fire department established under IC 36-8-2-3.
(3) A volunteer fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2).
(4) The board of fire trustees of a fire protection district established under IC 36-8-11.
(5) The provider unit of a fire protection territory established under IC 36-8-19.
(6) A law enforcement agency of a political subdivision.
(7) An emergency medical services agency of a political subdivision.
(d) The department shall award quantity purchase agreements under IC 5-22 to vendors for the purchase of emergency services equipment.
(e) A quantity purchase agreement awarded under this section must require the vendor to offer to purchasers emergency services equipment under the quantity purchase agreement.
(f) Purchasers may participate in the solicitation of purchases of emergency services equipment. To participate in the solicitation of purchases of emergency services equipment, a purchaser must do the following:
(1) Submit estimated quantities to the department.
(2) Commit to purchasing the minimum fill percentage submitted for solicitation.
(g) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for management and control of the process by which purchasers may purchase emergency services equipment under this section.
As added by P.L.14-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 13. Administrative Management of State Services, Employees, Purchases, and Property › Chapter 1. Department of Administration › 4-13-1-27. Annual Report to General Assembly

Sec. 27. Before November 1 of each year, the department shall submit to the general assembly a report on the department's activities in the preceding state fiscal year. The report required by this section must be submitted in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.130-2018, SEC.6.
2023 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 › 4-13-1.1-1. "Americans With Disabilities Act"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Americans with Disabilities Act" refers to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and any amendments and regulations related to the act.
As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
2023 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 › 4-13-1.1-2. "Commissioner"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the Indiana department of administration.
As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
2023 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 › 4-13-1.1-3. "Department"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of administration created under IC 4-13-1-2.
As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
2023 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 › 4-13-1.1-4. "Downtown"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "downtown" refers to:
(1) the central business district of a city, town, or township;
(2) any commercial or mixed use area within a neighborhood of a city, town, or township that has traditionally served, since the founding of the community, as the retail service and communal focal point within the community;
(3) an enterprise zone established under IC 5-28-15; or
(4) a brownfield revitalization zone established under IC 6-1.1-42.
As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-2005, SEC.15.
2023 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 › 4-13-1.1-5. "State Agency"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "state agency" means:
(1) an agency described in IC 4-13-1-1; or
(2) a license branch operating under IC 9-14.1.
As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.4.
2023 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 › 4-13-1.1-6. Policy Establishment

Sec. 6. Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter, the department shall establish policy to encourage state agencies to locate leased and state constructed facilities in downtown areas.
As added by P.L.252-1999, SEC.1.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.