The Department of Administration is responsible for:

(a) assessing the need for and use of information technology;

(b) evaluating the use and management of information technology;

(c) operating a comprehensive inventory and accounting reporting system for information technology;

(d) developing policies and standards for the management of information technology in state government;

(e) initiating a state plan for the management and use of information technology;

(f) providing management and technical assistance to state agencies in using information technology; and

(g) establishing a referral service for state agencies seeking technical assistance or information technology services.