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Department of Financial Services
AgendaProject Update
Project TimelineJuly 1, 2012 ChangesContract Summary Form
C t t I i T h i l IContract Imaging – Technical IssuesContract Imaging – Legal IssuesNext StepsNext Steps
Project Timeline
July 1st ChangesExpenditure data will be displayed in FACTSContract ID is required on all contract disbursement
i i FLAIRtransactions in FLAIRContract‐to‐Account Code correlation will be sent to FLAIRFLAIR
Contract Summary FormAgencies will be given inquiry access for printing the formA M ’ ifi i h b dAgency Management’s certification has been removedInvoice Number, Invoice Date, and Contract Manager’s certification still need to be completed manuallycertification still need to be completed manuallyMost of the responses to impact statements have been posted on the website pRevised CFO Memo will be issued with an effective date of August 1st
Contract Imaging – Technical IssuesRedaction Tools – DFS recommends the use of Acrobat Professional X
Below is a link to Adobe’s redaction instructions:htt // d b / d t / b t / dfhttp://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatpro/pdf‐redaction.html
Contract Imaging – Technical IssuesQuick Tip ‐When saving a redacted document for submission to
FACTS the document must be sanitized in order to ensure the following are removed:
Document MetadataDocument MetadataEmbedded content and filesScriptsHidden LayersHidden LayersEmbedded search indexesStored form dataReview and comment dataHidden data from previous savesObscured imagesHidden commentsLinks and javascripts
Contract Imaging – Technical IssuesMinimum requirements for images
Tagged Image File Format (TIFFs) or Portable D t F t (PDF )Document Format (PDFs)Limited to One file per contract change (i.e., original, amendment, renewal), )DFS will publish the file naming convention next month for Agencies submitting files in batch
Transparency Florida ActSection 215.985(16), Florida Statutes, requires the Chief Financial Officer to provide public access to a state contract management system that provides:state contract management system that provides:
information; andinformation; and,documentation
relating to contracts procured by governmental agencies.
Public Record Requests vs.Public Record Requests vs. Transparency
Public Record Requests Transparency From the Public to G
From Government to the P bliGovernment
Statutory and Constitutional Right
PublicStatutory Authority Not Constitutional Rightg
Redact what is exempt or confidentialProvide rest of record
gRedact what is exempt or confidential May not post all informationProvide rest of record
Limited DistributionMay not post all informationExpansive – World Wide Web
Image Posting Issues OverviewExempt or Confidential Information
Trade Secrets“Sensitive” Information
What is it?P T S li i i d CProcurement Types, Solicitations and Contracts
Existing ContractsFuture Solicitations and ContractsFuture Solicitations and Contracts
Exempt or Confidential InformationStatutory Exemptions Trade Secret Information
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes Agency specific exemptions for proprietary confidential Remainder of Florida Statutes
Over 1,100 exemptionsSocial Security Numbers
for proprietary, confidential business informationSection 815.045, Florida Statutes and Sepro CaseSocial Security Numbers
Financial Account NumbersMedical RecordsS i S Pl
Statutes, and Sepro CaseTwo trade secret definitions
S. 812.081, Florida StatutesS 688 Fl id SSecurity System Plans
Agency Building PlansEtc., etc., etc….
S. 688.oo2, Florida StatutesTrade secret owner must take measures to protect.Potential Felony for Release
Potential Trade Secret InformationClient ListsReferencesO i ti l L t
Access and Control of Information ProtocolsWhere data is locatedOrganizational Layout
Basis of Price EstimatePricing
Where data is locatedServer link descriptionsTransition services Pricing
IT Hardware Descriptions
processesPortions of Presentation I f ti d Technology Solutions
Data Security Risks and Solutions
Information and PowerPoints
Solutions
Additional Trade SecretAdditional Trade Secret Complications
Some Procurement Types More Likely to Include Trade Secrets Than Others (ITNs)Trade Secrets May Be in Some ContractsT d S Of i I d D R Trades Secrets Often in Incorporated Documents, Responses and AttachmentsDifferent Requirements in Existing Contracts for Trade Secrets:
If T d S t P id d W i P t tiIf Trade Secrets Provided, Waive ProtectionRequire Vendor to Provide Redacted CopyAgency Required to Provide Notice of Public Record Requests for Trade Secret Information
Internet Posting Not Contemplated and Notice Not ProvidedContract Form – Potentially Large Redacted Areas on Posted Documents
“Sensitive” InformationNot Exempt or ConfidentialWould Likely Be Released Pursuant to a Public R d RRecords RequestInformation that could be used to:
F ilit t Id tit Th ftFacilitate Identity TheftFraudDamage VendorDamage Vendor
May Not Be Appropriate for Posting on Internet
“Sensitive” InformationCompany’s & Sub‐Contractor’s Financial Statements
Staff ResumesInformation related to COOP in LeasesStatements
Company’s Client ListsCompany’s References
COOP in LeasesTerminations for Past Performance
Company’s Organization LayoutC ’ St ffi
Relevant Litigation Brought Against CompanyCompany s Staffing
InformationSignatures
CompanyS. 817.568, Florida Statutesg
What DFS is Doing to Get ReadyExisting Contracts Future Contracts
No prior notice of postingC t ti t d t
Reviewing solicitation and contracts formats to:Contacting current vendors to:
Provide notice of postingObtain contract copy with trade secrets redacted
contracts formats to:Provide notice of postingProvide notice of temporary exemption for solicitationstrade secrets redacted
Obtain information about “sensitive” information not to post from vendor perspective
exemption for solicitationsRequire responses to include copy with trade secrets redacted
Considering what types of information are “sensitive” and should not be posted and redacting
Re0rganizing formats and order of attachments
Continuous process of review redacting. pand modification
Next StepsLetters being sent out requesting “Top 5 Contracts”CFO Memorandums will be issued on:
C S FContract Summary FormRecording of FLAIR Contract ID on all Contract paymentsLowering the dollar threshold for contract reviews
Do we need another workshop on contract documents?