Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 39 Public Contracts And Indebtedness - Section 39.35B.050 Life-cycle cost model and analysis -- Duties of the office of financial management

§ 39.35B.050. Life-cycle cost model and analysis -- Duties of the office of financial management

The office of financial management shall:

(1) Design and implement a cost-effective life-cycle cost model by October 1, 2008, based on the work completed by the joint legislative audit and review committee in January 2007 and in consultation with legislative fiscal committees;

(2) Deploy the life-cycle cost model for use by state agencies once completed and tested;

(3) Update the life-cycle cost model periodically in consultation with legislative fiscal committees;

(4) Establish clear policies, standards, and procedures regarding the use of life-cycle cost analysis by state agencies including:

(a) When state agencies must use the life-cycle cost analysis, including the types of proposed capital projects and leased facilities to which it must be applied;

(b) Procedures state agencies must use to document the results of required life-cycle cost analyses;

(c) Standards regarding the discount rate and other key model assumptions; and

(d) A process to document and justify any deviation from the standard assumptions.

[2007 c 506 § 3.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Intent -- 2007 c 506: See note following RCW 43.82.035.

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