OAR 104-095-0010: Calculation and Collection of Statewide Interoperability Assessment

(1) Each biennium, OEM shall prepare an estimate of expenses necessary for administering the Office of the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator and support of the State Interoperability Executive Council based on current service levels, plus the addition of inflationary factors, any anticipated program changes, and required increases to salaries . (2) OEM shall allocate an assessment against each public body in state government based on the legislatively adopted budget full time equivalent authorities of each assessed public body. Revenue collected under the Statewide Interoperability Assessment shall be credited to the Statewide Interoperability Fund as referenced in ORS 403.475. (3) Actual assessment allocations against public bodies may be modified through legislative action. Assessments shall be billed on or about the month of September of odd number years and during the month of July during even numbered years.