iFocusNY Archive

Category:Request for Comment, Posted: December, 2007
The NYS CIO/OFT is considering an RFP for the redesign of ny.gov and the development of statewide web policy. As listed in the December 24th NYS Contract Reporter, portions of the draft RFP are available for review and comment. Comments are due by January 14th, 2008. To obtain a preview copy of this document, or send comments please contact: oft.sm.counsel.cpo.
Category:Request for Comment, Posted: December, 2007
The NYS CIO/OFT has issued a formal Request For Public Comment (RFPC) soliciting input regarding the state's creation, management, and preservation of "electronic documents." View the RFPC (External Link)
Category:Career Development, Posted: December, 2007
The NYS Department of Civil Service has announced the exam for Project Manager 1 and 2. View Exam Announcement (External Link)
Category:Business Continuity, Posted: November, 2007
The State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) offers NY-ALERT (External Link) to State and local governments.
Category:IT Accessibility, Posted: October, 2007
New York State Forum Selects HiSoftware for State Web Accessibility Validation Solution View Press Release
Category:Governance, Posted: April, 2007
Governor Spitzer appoints Melodie Mayberry-Stewart to serve as New York State Chief Information Officer...Read More (External Link)
Category:IT Accessibility, Posted: April, 2007
The NYS Forum, a program of The Research Foundation of State University of New York, anticipates issuing an RFP to develop an automated web based accessibility tool. It is expected that this RFP will be issued on or about mid-April and if your organization is interested in the project, please register to receive a copy of the Validation Tool RFP.
Category:Career Development, Posted: March, 2007
NYS G23 IT Exams have been announced for May 12th. For information, please visit:
Category:Security, Posted: February, 2007
The NYS Office of the Chief Information Officer issued the NYS Trust Model (Trust Model) as best practice guideline G07-001 (External Link) in January, 2007.
Category:Career Development, Posted: November, 2006
The Successful Web Communications II series is now part of the Public Service Workshops Program. View PSWP Catalog (External Link).
Category:Procurement, Posted: November, 2006
OGS IT Services Contractor Award Information Presentation
Category:Procurement, Posted: November, 2006
Proposed Vendor Responsibility Regulations available for Public Comment until December 11, 2006. Visit OGS website (External Link).
Category:Career Development, Posted: October, 2006
GOER announces return of the Workforce Development Opportunities Workshop Series... View Catalog (External Link)
Category:Procurement, Posted: October, 2006
Request for Input Deadline on the Implementation of Procurement Lobbying Law is October 20, 2006...Read More (External Link)
Category:Procurement, Posted: October, 2006
OGS Procurement Services Group removes the Multiple Award Standby Agreements (MASA) as a procurement option for state agencies...Read Complete OGS Memo (External Link) [PDF format]
Category:IT Accessibility, Posted: October, 2006
Published: September 12, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AdAge.com) -- Retailers may soon need to ensure their virtual stores are accessible to the blind.
Category:IT Accessibility, Posted: October, 2006
OFT publishes revised accessibility policy (P04-002), standard (S04-001), new best practice guideline (G06-001) and Common Web Banner standard (S05-001). View Revised Documents (External Link)
Category:Project Management, Posted: November, 2006
Thursday, November 2nd is the International Project Management Day! Join the global eConference: Reaching the Summit: Achieving Greatness in Project Management... Details and Registration (External Link)