Tēnā koe Jack Hulls,

Thank you for your email received 21 March 2022, under the Official Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at National Office to respond. 

In some cases where the information you have requested will likely contain Ministry employee names and contact details, we will need to consult relevant Ministry employees before deciding whether we can release this information to you, and this will take additional time and effort.

If you do not need the names of Ministry employees who are below tier 4 and/or who are not decision-makers, please advise us as soon as possible and we will treat your request as amended accordingly. 

In any event, the Ministry will make and communicate to you a decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable, and within the statutory maximum time limits – including the extension of time limits (Section 15A of the Act). 

Nā mātou noa, nā

Official and Parliamentary Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent
Ko ta mātou he whakamana tangata kia tū haumaru, kia tū kaha, kia tū motuhake

-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Hulls <[FOI #18944 email]>
Sent: Monday, 21 March 2022 9:14 pm
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Further information about IT upgrades.

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am looking for further details on a news story from last week.

https://www.reseller.co.nz/article/69624...

The story mentions a system, “one system reaches its third decade.” - What is the system called and what is it used for?

The story has a paragraph about, “cyber security risks” - How well is the current cyber security team staffed? How is this compared to the last 5 years? Permanent staff vs contractors?

Later in the article it says, “improving the way MSD manages and supports its IT assets.” - what is the oldest IT asset on the network?

The article goes on with, “An identity management project for clients partners and staff was budgeted at $8.7 million.” - I understand work was done on the about 5 years ago, can you please release a copy of the business case for this work?

Last of all the articles mentions, “financial management system replacement expected to cost $31.4 million and a payroll system replacement” - what is the selected solution / vendor for both systems?

Yours faithfully,

Jack Hulls

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Tēnā koe Jack Hulls,

Thank you for your email received 21 March 2022, under the Official Information Act 1982.

In preparation for the release of the information for your response, can you please advise whether you do not need the names of Ministry employees who are below tier 4 and/or who are not decision-makers.

Nā mātou noa, nā

Official and Parliamentary Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent Ko ta mātou he whakamana tangata kia tū haumaru, kia tū kaha, kia tū motuhake

-----Original Message-----
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Sent: Friday, 25 March 2022 9:10 AM
To: '[FOI #18944 email]' <[FOI #18944 email]>
Subject: 20220225 Acknowledgement HULLS

Tēnā koe Jack Hulls,

Thank you for your email received 21 March 2022, under the Official Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at National Office to respond. 

In some cases where the information you have requested will likely contain Ministry employee names and contact details, we will need to consult relevant Ministry employees before deciding whether we can release this information to you, and this will take additional time and effort.

If you do not need the names of Ministry employees who are below tier 4 and/or who are not decision-makers, please advise us as soon as possible and we will treat your request as amended accordingly. 

In any event, the Ministry will make and communicate to you a decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable, and within the statutory maximum time limits – including the extension of time limits (Section 15A of the Act). 

Nā mātou noa, nā

Official and Parliamentary Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent Ko ta mātou he whakamana tangata kia tū haumaru, kia tū kaha, kia tū motuhake

-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Hulls <[FOI #18944 email]>
Sent: Monday, 21 March 2022 9:14 pm
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Further information about IT upgrades.

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am looking for further details on a news story from last week.

https://www.reseller.co.nz/article/69624...

The story mentions a system, “one system reaches its third decade.” - What is the system called and what is it used for?

The story has a paragraph about, “cyber security risks” - How well is the current cyber security team staffed? How is this compared to the last 5 years? Permanent staff vs contractors?

Later in the article it says, “improving the way MSD manages and supports its IT assets.” - what is the oldest IT asset on the network?

The article goes on with, “An identity management project for clients partners and staff was budgeted at $8.7 million.” - I understand work was done on the about 5 years ago, can you please release a copy of the business case for this work?

Last of all the articles mentions, “financial management system replacement expected to cost $31.4 million and a payroll system replacement” - what is the selected solution / vendor for both systems?

Yours faithfully,

Jack Hulls

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #18944 email]

Is [MSD request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Ministry of Social Development? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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Tēnā koe Jack Hulls

On 21 March 2022, you emailed the Ministry requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:

o I am looking for further details on a news story from last week.
[1]https://www.reseller.co.nz/article/69624...

 

 1. The story mentions a system, “one system reaches its third decade.” -
What is the system called and what is it used for?
 2. The story has a paragraph about, “cyber security risks” - How well is
the current cyber security team staffed? How is this compared to the
last 5 years? Permanent staff vs contractors?
 3. Later in the article it says, “improving the way MSD manages and
supports its IT assets.” - what is the oldest IT asset on the network?
 4. The article goes on with, “An identity management project for clients
partners and staff was budgeted at $8.7 million.” - I understand work
was done on the about 5 years ago, can you please release a copy of
the business case for this work?
 5. Last of all the articles mentions, “financial management system
replacement expected to cost $31.4 million and a payroll system
replacement” - what is the selected solution / vendor for both
systems?

 

This letter is to advise you that the Ministry has received your request,
however requires more time to respond to this request. In accordance with
section 15(1) and 15A of the Official Information Act, the Ministry’s
decision will be with you no later than 18 May 2022.

The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request
cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or 0800 802 602.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this
decision, please feel free to contact [3][MSD request email]

I will respond to you sooner if I am able to.

Ngā mihi nui

Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive
Services

Ministry of Social Development

 

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau.

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Jack Hulls <[4][FOI #18944 email]>

Sent: Monday, 21 March 2022 9:14 pm

To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[5][MSD request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - Further information about IT
upgrades.

 

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

 

I am looking for further details on a news story from last week.

 

[6]https://www.reseller.co.nz/article/69624...

 

The story mentions a system, “one system reaches its third decade.” - What
is the system called and what is it used for?

 

The story has a paragraph about, “cyber security risks” - How well is the
current cyber security team staffed? How is this compared to the last 5
years? Permanent staff vs contractors?

 

Later in the article it says, “improving the way MSD manages and supports
its IT assets.” - what is the oldest IT asset on the network?

 

The article goes on with, “An identity management project for clients
partners and staff was budgeted at $8.7 million.” - I understand work was
done on the about 5 years ago, can you please release a copy of the
business case for this work?

 

Last of all the articles mentions, “financial management system
replacement expected to cost $31.4 million and a payroll system
replacement” - what is the selected solution / vendor for both systems?

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Jack Hulls

 

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

 

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:

[7][FOI #18944 email]

 

Is [8][MSD request email] the wrong address for Official Information
requests to Ministry of Social Development? If so, please contact us using
this form:

[9]https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

 

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:

[10]https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

 

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please
ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.

 

 

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Dear Jack Hulls,

 

Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.

Part two of the business case provided will be sent in a follow-up email,
as it exceeds file size limits.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive
Services

Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.

 

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Dear Jack Hulls,

 

Please find attached the second part of the business case the Ministry is
providing.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive
Services

Ministry of Social Development

 

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.

 

From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Sent: Thursday, 12 May 2022 10:53 am
To: [FOI #18944 email]
Subject: Ministry of Social Development | Your Official Information Act
Request

 

Dear Jack Hulls,

 

Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.

Part two of the business case provided will be sent in a follow-up email,
as it exceeds file size limits.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive
Services

Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.

 

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