NYS Forum

Small/Medium/Local Government Agency SIG Initiatives and Accomplishments

Note Related to Projected 2006-2007 Initaitives:

Italics indicates initiatives added at the July 14, 2006 Forum Planning Session

Numbers in parenthesis indicate votes cast for the initiative at the July 14, 2006 Forum Planning Session.

Merged the Local Government Committee into the Small and Medium Agency SIG.
Held a meeting in late Fall 2005 during which a guest speaker, Jeanne Brown, talked about the Digital Towpath initiative. In addition to helping local governments with web site development and maintenance, Digital Towpath is viewed as a possible model for other small, governmental organizations.
Brainstormed ideas that are important to small agencies, such as a shared data backup facility. Though there have been no new developments on this subject, it continues to be an identified need for small agencies.
Provided input through commentary on the development of an automated ATP (annual technology plan).

Conduct an evaluation of the SIG's direction and need. Future endeavors will be determined during this evaluation.
Work with OFT and the OCIO to ensure that small agency perspectives are included when developing and implementing IT policy initiatives.
Re-mission the SIG into an advisory committee for small and medium agencies, including local governments. (8)
Conduct an annual review of issues and concerns with the OCIO and NYS Office of Technology. (2)
Undertake a targeted agency mailing to engage a broader audience of small and medium agencies.