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SJ 72 Study; electronic contracting and electronic procurement.

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SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Study; electronic contracting and electronic procurement. Directs the Auditor of Public Accounts, in consultation with the Virginia Department of General Services, to study whether audits of public accounts can be satisfactorily conducted with electronic contracting and electronic procurement processes. In conducting the study, the Auditor of Public Accounts shall determine whether audits of public accounts, as required by the laws of the Commonwealth, can be satisfactorily conducted using electronic procurements, contracts, and transactions in lieu of paper-based procurements, contracts, and transactions, and identify any statutory or regulatory barriers or obstacles which may prevent the implementation of electronic contracting and electronic procurement processes that are envisioned for the Commonwealth. This resolution is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Study; Electronic contracting and electronic procurement. Directs the Auditor of Public Accounts, in consultation with the Virginia Department of General Services to study whether audits of public accounts can be satisfactorily conducted with electronic contracting and electronic procurement processes. In conducting the study, the Auditor of Public Accounts shall determine whether audits of public accounts, as required by the laws of the Commonwealth, can be satisfactorily conducted using electronic procurements, contracts, and transactions in lieu of paper-based procurements, contracts, and transactions, and identify any statutory or regulatory barriers or obstacles which may prevent the implementation of electronic contracting and electronic procurement processes that are envisioned for the Commonwealth. This resolution is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Electronic contracting and electronic procurement. Requests the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study whether the statutory and regulatory requirements of the State Internal Auditor and the Auditor of Public Accounts will be satisfied through the electronic contracting and procurement processes that are envisioned for Virginia and to identify barriers and obstacles which may prevent the implementation of the electronic contracting and electronic procurement processes. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.