NY State Senate Bill 2021-S6205A

Senate Bill S6205A

2021-2022 Legislative Session

Relates to an examination and evaluation of New York state's information technology infrastructure

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
May 11, 2022	print number 6205a
May 11, 2022	amend and recommit to finance reported and committed to finance
Jan 05, 2022	referred to internet and technology
Apr 15, 2021	referred to internet and technology

Votes

- May 11, 2022 - Internet And Technology Committee Vote
  S6205A
  
  7
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Internet And Technology Committee Vote: May 11, 2022
      
      aye (7)
      
      Borrello
      
      Mannion
      
      Oberacker
      
      Parker
      
      Ramos
      
      Savino
      
      Thomas

Bill Amendments

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co-Sponsors

2021-S6205 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8076
Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: State Technology Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §103, St Tech L
Versions Introduced in 2023-2024 Legislative Session:: S1005, A1324

2021-S6205 - Summary

Directs the office of information technology services to contract with a private entity to conduct an examination and evaluation of New York state's information technology infrastructure, data use and management, policies, procedures and operational processes.

2021-S6205 - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S6205

SPONSOR: OBERACKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the state technology law, in relation to conducting an
examination and evaluation of New York state's information technology
infrastructure, data use and management, policies, procedures and opera-
tional processes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon
the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE:

To require a third-party examination of New York State's information
technology infrastructure, data use and management, policies, procedure,
and operational processes to identify deficiencies and provide recommen-
dations of how to address said deficiencies.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 of the bill amends section 103 of the state technology law by

adding subdivisions 22 and 23. Subdivision 22 directs the Office for
Information Technology Services to contract with a private firm that
specializes in conducting information technology audits to conduct an
examination and evaluation of New York State's information technology
infrastructure, applications, data use and management, policies, proce-
dures, and operational processes. This subdivision also specifies basic
parameters of such an evaluation and examination, specifically requires
an evaluation and examination of the information technology infrastruc-
ture, applications, data use and management, policies, procedures, and
operational processes of the departments of labor and health, and
directs the Office of Information Technology Services to report their
findings on or before January 1, 2023. Subdivision 23 provides that such
an evaluation and examinations shall receive from any department, divi-
sion, board, commission, or other agency of the state any information
and resources necessary to carry out the responsibilities and provisions
set forth in subdivisions 22 of this section.  of the bill ' the effec-
tive and repeal date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State has experienced multiple high-profile information tech-
nology failures since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.  During a
time when New Yorkers were hyper-reliant on technology to connect with
critical services and benefits, the State's systems failed. Desperate
individuals, who lost their jobs through no fault of their own, suffered
further when they were unable to access crucial benefits. Weeks and
months went by, yet the Department of Labor system was unable to handle
the demand and provide a user-friend:y experience. Those attempting to
apply for unemployment insurance benefits were met with a system that
repeatedly crashed or timed out before they could complete ;heir appli-
cations. This contributed to a backlog of applications as well as uncer-
tainty and tension among those in Leeds. Further, New York State's
vaccination appointment website crashed multiple times, was difficult to
use for many, and was far more limited than originally promised. As
individuals were being told to sign up for a COVID19 vaccination, they
were finding it overly difficult to complete the task. These failures
highlight a need for an experienced third party to work with the Office
for Information Technology Services to conduct a comprehensive evalu-
ation and examination of the State's information technology infrastruc-
ture, data use and management, policies, procedures, and operational
processes to identify deficiencies and provide recommendations of how to
address said deficiencies. Such an evaluation will provide the State
with a much-needed detailed blueprint that will lead to proactive
improvements to our information technology infrastructure.  The ultimate
goal is to avoid future failures and accompanying personal hardships
caused by the State's faulty information technology systems highlighted
during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill would take effect immediately.

2021-S6205 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   6205
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              April 15, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sen. OBERACKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Internet and Technology
 
 AN  ACT  to amend the state technology law, in relation to conducting an
   examination and evaluation of New York state's information  technology
   infrastructure,  data  use  and  management,  policies, procedures and
   operational processes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions
   upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Section  103  of  the  state technology law is amended by
 adding two new subdivisions 22 and 23 to read as follows:
   22. TO CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE FIRM  THAT  SPECIALIZES  IN  CONDUCTING
 INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  AUDITS TO CONDUCT AN EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION
 OF NEW YORK STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATIONS,
 DATA USE AND MANAGEMENT, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONAL PROCESSES.
 SUCH EVALUATION AND EXAMINATION SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
   (A) THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATIONS, DATA  USE
 AND  MANAGEMENT,  POLICIES,  PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONAL PROCESSES OF THE
 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND HEALTH;
   (B) ANY AND ALL APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS OPERATED BY THE STATE AND ITS
 AGENCIES THAT THE  PUBLIC  REGULARLY  UTILIZES  TO  OBTAIN  AND  UTILIZE
 SERVICES PROVIDED THE STATE, AND/OR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCESS ANY BENEFITS
 PROVIDED BY OR DISTRIBUTED BY THE STATE;
   (C)  A  STUDY  OF THE APPLICABLE BEST PRACTICES BEING UTILIZED IN BOTH
 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; AND
   (D) IDENTIFICATION OF  DEFICIENCIES  AND  RECOMMENDATIONS  OF  HOW  TO
 ADDRESS  SAID DEFICIENCIES IN THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRAS-
 TRUCTURE, APPLICATIONS, DATA USE AND  MANAGEMENT,  POLICIES,  PROCEDURES
 AND OPERATIONAL PROCESSES.
   THE  OFFICE  OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SHALL, ON OR BEFORE JANUARY FIRST,
 TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE, REPORT THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS  AND  RECOM-
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD10775-01-1

 S. 6205                             2
 
 MENDATIONS  TO   THE   GOVERNOR,  THE  STATE COMPTROLLER,  THE TEMPORARY
 PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY,   MINORITY  LEADER
 OF THE SENATE, MINORITY LEADER OF THE ASSEMBLY, AND THE CHAIRS AND RANK-
 ING  MINORITY  MEMBERS   OF   THE   SENATE AND THE ASSEMBLY INTERNET AND
 TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE.
   23. TO REQUEST AND SHALL RECEIVE FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, BOARD,
 COMMISSION OR OTHER AGENCY OF THE STATE ANY  INFORMATION  AND  RESOURCES
 NECESSARY  TO CARRY OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN
 SUBDIVISION TWENTY-TWO OF THIS SECTION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall  expire  and  be
 deemed repealed January 2, 2023.

co-Sponsors

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8076
Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: State Technology Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §103, St Tech L
Versions Introduced in 2023-2024 Legislative Session:: S1005, A1324

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S6205A

SPONSOR: OBERACKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the state technology law, in relation to conducting an
examination and evaluation of New York state's information technology
infrastructure, data use and management, policies, procedures and opera-
tional processes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon
the expiration thereof

 
PURPOSE:

To require a third-party examination of New York State's information
technology infrastructure, data use and management, policies, procedure,
and operational processes to identify deficiencies and provide recommen-
dations of how to address said deficiencies.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1 of the bill amends section 103 of the state technology law by
adding subdivisions 22 and 23. Subdivision 22 directs the Office for

Information Technology Services to contract with a private firm that
specializes in conducting information technology audits to conduct an
examination and evaluation of New York State's information technology
infrastructure, applications, data use and management, policies, proce-
dures, and operational processes. This subdivision also specifies basic
parameters of such an evaluation and examination, specifically requires
an evaluation and examination of the information technology infrastruc-
ture, applications, data use and management, policies, procedures, and
operational processes of the departments of labor and health, and
directs the Office of Information Technology Services.to report their
findings on or before December 21, 2023. Subdivision 23 provides that
such an evaluation and examinations shall receive from any department,
division, board, commission, or other agency of the state any informa-
tion and resources necessary to carry out the responsibilities and
provisions set forth in subdivisions 22 of this section. of the bill '
the effective and repeal date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

New York State has experienced multiple high-profile information tech-
nology failures since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.  During a
time when New Yorkers were hyper-reliant on technology to connect with
critical services and benefits, the State's systems failed. Desperate
individuals, who lost their jobs through no fault of their own, suffered
further when they were unable to access crucial benefits. Weeks and
months went by, yet the Department of Labor system was unable to handle
the demand and provide a user-friend:y experience. Those attempting to
apply for unemployment insurance benefits were met with a system that
repeatedly crashed or timed out before they could complete ;heir appli-
cations. This contributed to a backlog of applications as well as uncer-
tainty and tension among those in Leeds. Further, New York State's
vaccination appointment website crashed multiple times, was difficult to
use for many, and was far more limited than originally promised. As
individuals were being told to sign up for a COVID19 vaccination, they
were finding it overly difficult to complete the task. These failures
highlight a need for an experienced third party to work with the Office
for Information Technology Services to conduct a comprehensive evalu-
ation and examination of the State's information technology infrastruc-
ture, data use and management, policies, procedures, and operational
processes to identify deficiencies and provide recommendations of how to
address said deficiencies. Such an evaluation will provide the State wi
th a much-needed detailed blueprint that will lead to proactive improve-
ments to our information technology infrastructure. The ultimate goal is
to avoid future failures and accompanying personal hardships caused by
the State's faulty information technology systems highlighted during the
COVID-19 pandemic.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

To be determined.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This bill would take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed January 3, 2024

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  6205--A
 
                        2021-2022 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              April 15, 2021
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sens.  OBERACKER, BORRELLO, MARTUCCI, MATTERA, O'MARA --
   read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to  be  committed  to
   the Committee on Internet and Technology -- recommitted to the Commit-
   tee  on Internet and Technology in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec.
   8 -- reported favorably from  said  committee  and  committed  to  the
   Committee  on  Finance  -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
   reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN ACT to amend the state technology law, in relation to  conducting  an
   examination  and evaluation of New York state's information technology
   infrastructure, data use  and  management,  policies,  procedures  and
   operational processes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions
   upon the expiration thereof
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Section 103 of the  state  technology  law  is  amended  by
 adding two new subdivisions 22 and 23 to read as follows:
   22.  TO  CONTRACT  WITH  A PRIVATE FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN CONDUCTING
 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITS TO CONDUCT AN EXAMINATION  AND  EVALUATION
 OF NEW YORK STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATIONS,
 DATA USE AND MANAGEMENT, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONAL PROCESSES.
 SUCH EVALUATION AND EXAMINATION SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
   (A)  THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATIONS, DATA USE
 AND MANAGEMENT, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONAL  PROCESSES  OF  THE
 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND HEALTH;
   (B) ANY AND ALL APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS OPERATED BY THE STATE AND ITS
 AGENCIES  THAT  THE  PUBLIC  REGULARLY  UTILIZES  TO  OBTAIN AND UTILIZE
 SERVICES PROVIDED THE STATE, AND/OR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCESS ANY BENEFITS
 PROVIDED BY OR DISTRIBUTED BY THE STATE;
   (C) A STUDY OF THE APPLICABLE BEST PRACTICES BEING  UTILIZED  IN  BOTH
 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; AND
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD10775-03-2
 S. 6205--A                          2

 
   (D)  IDENTIFICATION  OF  DEFICIENCIES  AND  RECOMMENDATIONS  OF HOW TO
 ADDRESS SAID DEFICIENCIES IN THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  INFRAS-
 TRUCTURE,  APPLICATIONS,  DATA  USE AND MANAGEMENT, POLICIES, PROCEDURES
 AND OPERATIONAL PROCESSES.
   THE  OFFICE  OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SHALL, ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER THIR-
 TY-FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE, REPORT  THE  FINDINGS,  CONCLUSIONS
 AND  RECOMMENDATIONS TO   THE   GOVERNOR,   THE  STATE COMPTROLLER,  THE
 TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY,  MINORI-
 TY LEADER OF THE SENATE, MINORITY LEADER OF THE ASSEMBLY, AND THE CHAIRS
 AND RANKING MINORITY MEMBERS  OF  THE  SENATE AND THE ASSEMBLY  INTERNET
 AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE.
   23. TO REQUEST AND SHALL RECEIVE FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, BOARD,
 COMMISSION  OR  OTHER  AGENCY OF THE STATE ANY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
 NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH  IN
 SUBDIVISION TWENTY-TWO OF THIS SECTION.
   §  2.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
 deemed repealed January 3, 2024.

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Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee

Bill Amendments

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2021-S6205 - Details

2021-S6205 - Summary

2021-S6205 - Sponsor Memo

2021-S6205 - Bill Text download pdf

co-Sponsors

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Details

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2021-S6205A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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