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New York State Electronic Value Transfer. Developing Statewide E-Commerce Solutions Enabling Electronic Payment Solutions Capitalizing on New Technologies Improving Customer Service Streamlining Government Operations. Electronic Value Transfer. Jim McGinnis Director of Electronic Commerce
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New York StateElectronic Value Transfer Developing Statewide E-Commerce Solutions • Enabling Electronic Payment Solutions • Capitalizing on New Technologies • Improving Customer Service • Streamlining Government Operations
Electronic Value Transfer • Jim McGinnis • Director of Electronic Commerce • New York State Tax Department
Electronic Value TransferBackground • Legislation Passed in 1998 • Authorized state agencies to accept electronic payments • Enables agencies to use new technologies for processing electronic payments and paper documents • Designated a statewide Electronic Value Transfer Administrator
Electronic Value Transfer Role of the Administrator • Develop a Centralized Solution for all State Agencies • Coordinate with Industry • Serve as a Consultant to Government Agencies • Develop Statewide Policies and Guidelines • Review Agency Implementation Plans
Electronic Value TransferInitial Steps • Agency Survey • Identify Potential Applications and Agency Requirements • Develop Interactive Dialogue • Workgroups • Agency/Industry Workgroup • RFP Workgroup • Created a dedicated EVTA Website • Provide informational resource • Definition of Scope and Requirements • Financial Services • Supporting Services
Electronic Value TransferProject Challenges • Challenges • Single solution for all government applications • Facilitate simple implementation • Support all technologies • Understanding Industry • Interpreting Pricing Schedules and Options (e.g., Blended Rates) • Handling Surcharges and Convenience Fees • Unique Requirements of Government • Net Billing, Invoicing, vs. Compensating Balances • Acquisition of Equipment, Leasing vs. Purchasing
Electronic Value TransferRequest for Proposal • Scope/Scale of Potential Applications • Over 100 state agencies and authorities • Over 1,000 localities • State Revenues - $54 billion • Local Collections - $40+ billion • Diverse Technologies, Applications, Requirements • Point-of-Sale, Internet, IVR, PC-Based, etc. • RFP Developed Cooperatively • State and Local Government Input • Experience of Other Governments • Industry Input
Electronic Value TransferRequest for Proposal • RFP Format • Lot 1 - Financial Services • Lot 2 - Financial & Supporting Services • Hardware and Software • Internet & IVR Development and Integration • Consulting Services • Pre-Release Draft to Industry • Encourage Feedback • Available on EVTA Website • www.tax.state.ny.us/evta
Electronic Value TransferProject Timeframe • Desired Timeframe • Pre-Release Comments & Conference August • Final RFP Release September • Pre-Bid Questions and Conference October • Bid Submission November • Contract Award January • Contract Negotiations February • Implementation March
For More Information... • Access the New York State EVT website www.tax.state.ny.us/evta • For questions regarding the EVTA Program, contact: E-mail: evta@tax.state.ny.us Phone: (518) 485-0441 Fax: (518) 485-0449