The Chief Procurement Officer shall collect and prepare statistical data concerning the procurement of all supplies and services and employ trained personnel as may be necessary to carry out this function. All using agencies shall furnish reports as required by the Chief Procurement Officer concerning usage, needs, and stocks on hand. The Chief Procurement Officer may prescribe forms to be used by the using agencies in the requisitioning, ordering, and reporting of supplies and services.
Ala. Code § 41-4-128 (1975)