NY A04939

Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to contract with a private firm specializing in IT audits to examine and evaluate New York state's information technology infrastructure, applications, data management, policies, procedures, and operational processes

Mandates specific review of IT systems at the Departments of Labor and Health, as well as all public-facing state applications used for accessing services and benefits

Requires the audit to study best practices in public and private internet and technology services and identify deficiencies with recommendations for addressing them

Report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted by December 31, 2027 to the governor, state comptroller, legislative leaders, and chairs of senate and assembly internet and technology committees

Grants the Office of Technology Services authority to request and receive information from any state department, division, board, commission, or agency needed to complete the evaluation; provisions expire January 3, 2028