FOIL Request: Procurement
| Tracking # |
23-370 |
| Submitted | Oct. 6, 2023 |
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From: e
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Documents sufficient to show all internal training materials, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, and other forms detailing the Department's systems, processes, and protocols for internal procurement. Please be sure to include documents sufficient to show how the Department acquires "freemium" tools or free products.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
e
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services
Dear “e”,
I write in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request below, emailed October 6, 2023, seeking:
Documents sufficient to show all internal training materials, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, and other forms detailing the Department's systems, processes, and protocols for internal procurement. Please be sure to include documents sufficient to show how the Department acquires "freemium" tools or free products.
The agency is in receipt of your request. Before a response can be provided, the agency requires time to conduct a diligent search in order to locate available records and review what is found for responsiveness and releasability. Based on the overall volume of requests received by the agency as well as an initial review of the particular language of your request, including the volume of records requested, the type of records requested, the search methods involved and the potential need for redaction, the agency will respond further to your request on or before January 12, 2024, and hopefully somewhat sooner.
Concerning your follow up below, please be advised that this response is being sent to you within five business days of your original request (allowing for Columbus Day).
Thank you for your request, and please feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Avraham Schmeidler | FOIL Assistant
OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS | Legal Process & Records Access Unit
150 Greenwich Street, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10007
T: 929-221-5431
schmeidlera@dss.nyc.gov<mailto:schmeidlera@dss.nyc.gov> | NYC.gov/dss<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dss/index.page>
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From: New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services
Dear “e”,
I write in further response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request below, emailed October 6, 2023, seeking:
Documents sufficient to show all internal training materials, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, and other forms detailing the Department's systems, processes, and protocols for internal procurement. Please be sure to include documents sufficient to show how the Department acquires "freemium" tools or free products.
Please be advised that after a diligent search, the agency was unable to locate responsive materials.
Sincerely,
Avraham Schmeidler | FOIL Assistant
OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS | Legal Process & Records Access Unit
150 Greenwich Street, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10007
T: 929-221-5431
schmeidlera@dss.nyc.gov<mailto:schmeidlera@dss.nyc.gov> | NYC.gov/dss<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dss/index.page>
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From: e
Your agency doesn't have any documents which outline procurement processes?
From: New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services
Dear “e”,
In response to your follow up question below, as to whether our agency has any documents which outline procurement processes, please be advised that the agency conducted a diligent search for records specifically related to “internal procurement” or “freemium tools.” While the agency maintains records related to the procurement process in general, our office was unable to locate records responsive to the language of your particular request. If there are other materials of interest, please provide a description so that we may conduct a targeted search.
Sincerely,
Avraham Schmeidler | FOIL Assistant
OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS | Legal Process & Records Access Unit
150 Greenwich Street, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10007
T: 929-221-5431
schmeidlera@dss.nyc.gov<mailto:schmeidlera@dss.nyc.gov> | NYC.gov/dss<http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dss/index.page>
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