(a) Each state agency, if practicable, shall use the electronic data processing center operated by the comptroller in performing any of the agency’s accounting and data processing activities that can be practically adapted to the use of the center’s equipment.
(b) The comptroller shall permit the use of the center’s computer and other data processing equipment by state agencies with or without charge under rules that ensure the proper use of the equipment for the efficient and economical management of state government.