Authorization and Legal Basis

A.1. R.S. 39:1561 authorizes the commissioner of administration, or his/her designee, to consider and decide all matters of policy relative to professional, personal, consulting and social services, and to audit and review the implementation of regulations, and policy determinations regarding professional, personal, consulting and social services contracts. Unless otherwise specified by law, in accordance with R.S. 39:1564(C), the state chief procurement officer shall, within the limitations of regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Administration, shall, in part, also: a. procure or supervise the procurement of professional, consulting and social services needed by the state; b. establish and maintain programs for the inspection, testing and acceptance of these services; and c. provide for contractual forms and specifications to be used in the confection of all contracts provided for in this Chapter. 2. Notice is hereby given as to the amendment of the established and implemented existing Policy and Procedure Memorandum No. 50Attorney Case Handling Guidelines and Billing Procedures. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1561 and 1564.C; Act 864 of 2014 Regular Legislative Session. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, LR 40:1646 (September 2014), amended by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of State Procurement, LR 43:1106 (June 2017).