Inventory and Distribution Records of N-95 Masks and Test Kits for the Period January 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023

Dear Jackson Parker:
This message acknowledges receipt of your request. Your request was received in this office on 8/30/2023 and given the reference number R000294-083023 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

for the period from January 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023:

1. Inventory Records: Detailed inventory records of N-95 masks and COVID-19 test kits held by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS).
2. Distribution Records: Records of distribution of N-95 masks and COVID-19 test kits to state and county officials, including the quantities distributed, dates, and recipients.

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,

Jackson Parker

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RE: FOIL Records Request of August 30, 2023, Reference # R000294-083023
Dear Jackson Parker,
The NYS Office of General Services received a Freedom of Information Law request from you on August 30, 2023 which mentioned: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records for the period from January 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023:
1. Inventory Records: Detailed inventory records of N-95 masks and COVID-19 test kits held by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS).
2. Distribution Records: Records of distribution of N-95 masks and COVID-19 test kits to state and county officials, including the quantities distributed, dates, and recipients.
The Office of General Services has conducted a diligent search for records and was not able to locate any records responsive to your request. The New York State Department of Health and/or New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services may have the records you are seeking.
Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89(4)(a), you have 30 days to submit a written appeal of this determination to:
Office of General Services FOIL Appeals Officer
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower Building, 36th Floor
Albany, NY 12242-0001

Sincerely,

Georgina Parsons
Records Access Officer