NYS Office of General Services

GOVBUY 2024 is here! Join us as we explore the “The Power of Partnerships” at this year’s annual procurement conference. Why should you attend? Commissioner Jeanette Moy explains: “GOVBUY brings together government and industry to solve the biggest procurement challenges.” 🔗 on.ny.gov/govbuy 🟢 Registration Now Open! 🗓️ November 21-22, 2024 📍 Empire State Plaza, #Albany, NY

Tonight, we light purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October is an opportunity to recommit to extending support and resources to all survivors and show those impacted by domestic violence (DV) that they are not alone. The theme for #DVAM2024 is #FinancialAbuse in the #DigitalWorld — DYK that financial abuse occurs in 99% of DV situations, and technology-facilitated abuse occurs in 99% of DV and gender-based violence situations. DV impacts 80,000+ New Yorkers annually, with devastating consequences for survivors, families, and entire communities. Whether you share the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline number, join a DV 101 training, or wear purple on October 17 for #PurpleThursday, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has a page dedicated to resources and ways you can be an ally this month and all year long: on.ny.gov/dvam24 If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, talk to someone who gets it. Advocates at the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline are standing by to offer confidential support, 24/7, in most languages. Call: 800-942-6906 Text: 844-997-2121 Chat: opdv.ny.gov 🗓️ Save the date: October 15-17 OPDV 🤝 OGS will once again host the NYS #ClotheslineProject on the Concourse at the Empire State Plaza, a collaborative exhibit with local domestic and sexual violence programs across the state.

On Tuesday, October 8 at 1:00 p.m., join Commissioner Jeanette Moy for the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) New York National Policy Call. Moderated by Allison Considine, NY Senior Campaigns & Communications Manager at the BDC, this National Policy call will explore the progress New York is making in developing #ThermalEnergyNetworks and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the state’s neighborhood-scale transition to clean heating and cooling. The NY #BuildingDecarbonization experts who will be joining Commissioner Moy on the panel include: • Jessica Azulay from the Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE); • Greg Koumoullos from Con Edison; and • Brett Thomason from the ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION OF STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION 638. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eeENafZW

One year ago, Governor Kathy Hochul created the New York State Office of the Chief Customer Experience Officer with a bold mission: to transform how New Yorkers interact with their government. This #CXDay, we’ve made remarkable progress in making state services easier, faster, and more accessible to the people we serve. From launching a tax filing pilot that saved New Yorkers time and money to introducing virtual assistance tools and redesigning state websites for a better user experience, we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that you are at the center of everything we do. This milestone marks just the beginning of our journey toward a government that truly serves its people. We are proud of the strides we’ve made in the past year and are excited to continue improving the New York Experience. #NYXDelivers

Today, we're celebrating the second anniversary of the expansion of New York State's Language Access Law and the Office of Language Access (OLA) launch within OGS! Read more from Governor Kathy Hochul: on.ny.gov/3N6fkce Among OLA's many achievements in helping ensure New Yorkers can easily access state government programs and benefits ­– no matter their preferred language, include: • A 13-week-long listening tour: on.ny.gov/4eqplx8 • An Age Analysis Report to better understand the age profile of New Yorkers with Limited English Proficiency: on.ny.gov/4eMjUsc • The Person-First and Identity-First Language Glossary: on.ny.gov/3TSgZ98 • The publication of the OLA Annual Report: on.ny.gov/4eNVU8a • The NYS Workforce Language Survey Thank you to all our incredible state and local agency partners, language access coordinators, community-based organizations, and language services professionals for helping us reach this fantastic milestone. As a New Yorker, you have the right to an interpreter, no matter your preferred language, when seeking services or benefits from state agencies covered under the language access law. To learn more about your language access rights in New York State, visit the Office of Language Access's website: on.ny.gov/3zcHjTY Your Language. Your New York State.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a national movement that promotes and advocates hiring people with disabilities.  New York has expanded this focus into D.R.E.A.M. – Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month – to highlight a distinctive disability rights movement providing opportunities, protections, and services to succeed in the workforce.    This year’s NDEAM theme — “Access to Good Jobs for All” — underscores a “commitment to expanding the number and quality of employment opportunities” for people with disabilities.    We're celebrating with a new exhibit on view in the New York State Capitol, highlighting the individuals, groups, and legislation that gave rise to moments in New York history that changed the lives of disabled people and continue to affect them.    We invite you to visit in-person or online: on.ny.gov/dream24

Today, we recognize International Day of Older Persons, a time to acknowledge and commit to strengthening care and support systems that honor the dignity of older persons and caregivers. More: https://lnkd.in/d9Gj7Xct    To help advance language justice throughout the state and promote a deeper understanding of the population of people with limited English proficiency, the Office of Language Access and our partners at NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports and New York State Office for the Aging are once again excited to share our Age Analysis Report.     This in-depth report, using data from the American Community Survey, will help anyone looking to better understand the age profile of New Yorkers with LEP by region, and identify language needs, target outreach efforts, and customize language resources.      Some takeaways:     🔹 28.5% of New Yorkers with LEP are over 60 years old.   🔹 The five counties with the highest population with LEP are located in the New York City and Long Island regions and account for 76% of the total population with LEP in New York State. Most of the individuals with LEP in these five counties are in the 45-60 or over 60 years old age groups.  🔹 Chinese and Russian have the highest population with LEP for age group over 60 years old.    Download the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQCZHdGk   

Today, September 30, is International Translation Day!   Since 2017, the world recognizes International Translation Day annually to highlight the invaluable contributions of translators and interpreters. These language professionals make meaningful communication and mutual understanding possible among people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. As we celebrate our second anniversary, the New York State Office of Language Access uplifts the expertise and professionalism of language professionals, who make language access possible. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gteq_csm  As a New Yorker, you have the right to access state programs, benefits, and services, no matter what language you speak. You can receive free interpretation services and have important documents translated into many languages when requesting state benefits or services. To learn more about your language access rights in New York State: 🔸 Download the Your Language Rights in New York State brochure, available in 26 languages: https://lnkd.in/gzfikCqm   🔸 Browse our language access resources: https://lnkd.in/gyMBYRnU  🔸 View our translation best practices: https://lnkd.in/gBPqrh9w   🔸 Visit the Office of Language Access website: https://lnkd.in/eNGyuT_9 The New York State Office of Language Access. Your Language. Your New York State.

In March 2023, OGS broke ground on a new 18,800-square-foot field maintenance shop in #TroyNY for our clients at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs.      ⏩ Fast-forward to now, and we’re excited to share more about this special project just in time for #ClimateWeek2024!      The facility, designed to maximize sustainability and minimize environmental impact, qualifies for LEED Gold certification with:     ✅ Recycled construction waste  ✅ Solar panels  ✅ LED Lighting  ✅ Water conservation  ✅ Rain harvesting & more     ▶️Hear from the DMNA and OGS project teams as they share how sustainable design sets this project apart.      Thank you to the following contractors and consultants:       Bette & Cring Construction Group, Latham    Flex Electric LLC, Watervliet   Crisafulli Brothers, Albany    C.H.A Consulting, Albany    LaBella Associates, Rochester & Albany    k.p.b. Architecture, Clifton Park    ENVISION Architects DPC WBE, Albany  GENESYS Consulting Services, Inc., Albany  d2d Green Design, East Greenbush

Climate Week 2024 continues with the release of the GreenNY Progress Report on Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability! More: on.ny.gov/4dkyVAc This year’s report details the State’s actions and accomplishments toward meeting the climate directives outlined by Governor Kathy Hochul in Executive Order 22, including: • $277 million spent on green products and services using OGS centralized contracts • The expansion of over 600 charging ports for state EVs • The release of NYS Embodied Carbon Guidance • 17 new green purchasing specifications • Diverting agency waste through the OGS surplus property program • Over 1.7 million tons of construction debris recycled Together with our partners NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYSERDA, New York Power Authority, and New York State Division of the Budget, OGS is proud to co-lead the GreenNY council as we work together to create a cleaner, greener New York State. View the report: on.ny.gov/3TJ6Lbn Learn more about the work of the GreenNY Council: ogs.ny.gov/greenny