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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of OTI's role
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Matthew C. Fraser, Chief Technology Officer of New York City, introduces himself and provides an overview of the Office of Technology and Innovation's (OTI) role and mission. He emphasizes OTI's focus on improving government operations and expanding digital equity.
- Fraser leads the city's technology portfolio under Executive Order 3
- OTI aims to democratize access to technology and improve public interaction with city government
- The office supports other agencies in leveraging technology to accomplish their missions
Matthew C. Fraser
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Good afternoon chair Gutierrez and members of the council committee on technology.
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My name is Matthew Fraser and I'm the chief technology officer of the city of New York.
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With me Edwin Pemberton, the office of technology and innovations deputy commissioner for management and budget, and Chantel Cenedas, OTI's deputy commissioner for legal matters.
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Thank you for the opportunity to today to speak about OTI's fiscal year twenty twenty six preliminary budget, our recent accomplishments, and our priorities for the coming year.
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Since day one of this administration, I've led the city's vast tech portfolio under executive order three, which covered the city's previously disparate technology offices under one roof with a clear vision.
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To make government run better and expand digital equity, as the city's chief technology officer, I'm proud to spearhead citywide projects that democratize access to technology, improve the public's interaction with city government, and help our fellow agencies leverage tech to accomplish their mission.