(a)      This section does not apply to a public institution of higher education.

      (b)      In submitting its information technology project requests, a unit of State government shall designate projects which are major information technology development projects.

      (c)      In reviewing information technology project requests, the Chief may change a unit's designation of a major information technology development project.

      (d)      The Chief shall review and approve major information technology development projects and specifications for consistency with statewide plans, policies, and standards, including a systems development life cycle plan.

      (e)      The Chief shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of major information technology development projects, regardless of fund source.

      (f)      Expenditures for major information technology development projects shall be subject to the approval of the Chief who shall approve expenditures only when those projects are consistent with statewide plans, policies, and standards.

      (g)      (1)      The Chief shall approve funding for major information technology development projects only when those projects are supported by an approved systems development life cycle plan.

            (2)      The Chief may approve funding incrementally, consistent with the systems development life cycle plan.