The NYeNet stretches across the State and will serve as the backbone for the delivery of New York State's online services and transactions. As the private sector responds to the pervasiveness of the Internet and online transactions, so too must government successfully meet the demands of its citizens. The public is frustrated with government bureaucracy and its myriad of agencies handling different functions. In this day and age, when you can buy a canoe on line at three o'clock in the morning, New Yorkers should also be able to renew their driver's licenses, apply for student loans or even pay their taxes without having to stand in line at some bureaucracy, the Governor said. Governor Pataki's strong leadership is moving New York State into the forefront of bringing government online.
Electronic signatures are now the legal equivalent of signatures affixed by hand.
James G. Natoli, Director of State Operations, has played an important part in moving the State's e-Commerce Initiative, as well as other technology initiatives forward as the Chair of the Governor's Office for Technology. A common web banner is in development that will be placed on all executive agency home pages. E-Commerce efforts are initially focused on getting the State's 75 Top Priority Services and transactions online . Updates and progress status will be reported to the Director of State Operations on a quarterly basis. The vision of the Governor, along with the tremendous support and guidance of James Natoli, will ensure that New York State is successful in creating our Government Without Walls.