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75.65 Statewide Project Type Codes |
75.65.10
July 1, 2017 |
Information technology data needs |
This policy reflects the increased interest in having better information about state information technology (IT) costs. This subsection defines IT costs in general, and how IT costs should be further classified as:
For purposes of this subsection per RCW 43.105.020 the following standards apply to the coding of IT expenditures: "Equipment" means the machines, devices, and transmission facilities used in information processing, including but not limited to computers, terminals, telephones, wireless communications system facilities, cables, and any physical facility necessary for the operation of such equipment. "Information" includes, but is not limited to, data, text, voice, and video. "Information technology" includes, but is not limited to, all electronic technology systems and services, automated information handling, system design and analysis, conversion of data, computer programming, information storage and retrieval, telecommunications, requisite system controls, simulation, electronic commerce, radio technologies, and all related interactions between people and machines. IT expenditures can be recorded in almost all objects of expenditure. For purposes of using statewide project type codes for IT, expenditures generally follow an employee assigned to functional areas of IT service delivery including but not limited to:
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75.65.10.a |
Acquisition/new development – This category includes things like:
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75.65.10.b |
Maintenance and operations – This category includes things like:
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75.65.20
July 1, 2017 |
Special provisions for information technology project type coding |
Because the field of IT is constantly changing, professional judgment is required in the determination of what is included or excluded from coding as IT. Likewise, professional judgment may also be required in the determination of what is coded acquisition/new development or maintenance and operations. For guidance on IT cost definitions, refer to the “List of subobjects and sub-subobjects that require X & Y” document on OFM’s website at: https://ofm.wa.gov/accounting/saam/sub-subobject-details-and-workflow. Note:
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75.65.30
July 1, 2017 |
Sequential by code number with descriptions |
Code |
Title and Description |
X |
Used to indicate IT acquisitions/new development expenditures. |
Y | Used to indicate IT maintenance and operations expenditures. |