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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan requires independent project oversight for state IT contracts exceeding $10 million
Last action · September 22, 2026: referred to second readingSponsors: Tom Kunse and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The Michigan Department of Management and Budget must require for state information technology projects valued over $10,000,000. Under the bill, these oversight services should ideally cost no more than 5% of the total project contract, and the independent vendor must submit regular progress reports at least quarterly to state agencies, budget offices, and legislative committees.
Large technology expenditures by state agencies will face mandatory third-party audits and reporting rules, changing how vendors oversee state-funded digital infrastructure.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
state agency
State agencies managing IT projects over $10 million must contract for independent verification and validation services and receive regular project reports.
technology vendor
Vendors working on major state IT projects are subject to external independent oversight and will receive progress reports.
appropriations committees
Legislative committees and fiscal agencies will receive mandatory regular reports regarding the status and validation of major IT projects.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
6 actions- Sep 22, 2026Housereferred to second reading
- Sep 22, 2026HouseCommitteereported with recommendation without amendment
- Aug 27, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 08/26/2026
- Aug 26, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Communications and Technology
- Aug 26, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Aug 26, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Tom Kunse
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance55How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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