Michigan Administrative Code Department - Technology Management and Budget
Here’s an in-depth overview of the Michigan Administrative Code as it relates to the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB):
⚖️ What is DTMB?
The Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is a principal department in Michigan government responsible for:
Information technology infrastructure and cybersecurity
Budget and fiscal management
Facilities management, procurement, surplus property, and travel services
Oversight of state retirement systems and fleet operations (michigan.gov, en.wikipedia.org)
DTMB was formed in 2010 via Executive Order 2009‑55 merging IT and budget departments, operating under the Management and Budget Act, Public Act 431 of 1984 (legislature.mi.gov).
📚 Michigan Admin Code Structure for DTMB
The Michigan Administrative Code (MAC) entry for DTMB includes several subdivisions:
Rules of Practice & Procedure – Formal hearing processes, ethics standards, and meetings protocols administered by oversight boards (law.cornell.edu).
Regional Educational Media Centers – Regulations governing audio/visual educational services (likely part of DTMB infrastructure).
State Facilities Administration – Standards for leased vs. owned space, maintenance, and surplus policy.
Purchasing Division – Procedures for procurement, vendor engagement, and MiDEAL cooperative purchasing (regulations.justia.com).
Public and State Employees' Retirement Boards – Management guidelines for state pension systems administered under DTMB (legislature.mi.gov).
🔍 Highlights of Key Rule Areas
1. Rules of Practice & Procedure
Includes sections like:
R 15.1–15.10 (definitions, scope, standards of conduct, hearings, etc.) for boards such as the State Board of Ethics (regulations.justia.com).
2. Purchasing Division
Regulates procurement processes, vendor contracts, and cooperative programs (like MiDEAL) to support state agencies and local partners (en.wikipedia.org).
3. Facilites Administration
Covers policies for facility acquisition, leasing, maintenance, and disposition of surplus real estate and property under DTMB (michigan.gov).
4. Retirement Systems
DTMB administers pension, hybrid, and defined contribution plans for state/state school employees, judges, and police—governed by rules codified under the retirement boards subdivision (legislature.mi.gov).
📌 Legal Authority & Oversight
Statutory Basis: DTMB plays its role under Public Act 431 of 1984 (Management & Budget Act) (legislature.mi.gov).
Executive Orders: Key structural changes—like the 2010 merger—are defined in Executive Order 2009‑55 (legislature.mi.gov).
Oversight Entities: Includes multiple authorities within DTMB such as the State Administrative Board, Civil Service Commission, Retirement Boards, and Ethics Board, all featuring clear rulemaking in the Administrative Code .
✅ How to Access & Use
View MAC Title: Department – Technology Management & Budget via resources like Justia or Cornell LII, where you’ll find all subdivisions and rule sections (regulations.justia.com).
Reference Michigan Legislature PDFs (e.g. Michigan Manual) for organizational details and statutory grounding (legislature.mi.gov).
🔎 Next Steps
Let me know if you’d like:
A detailed rundown of any specific subdivision (e.g. retirement systems, procurement rules, ethics board procedures)
Direct links or PDFs for a particular section
A more granular summary of subsections like R 15.1–15.10 for the ethics board
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