Overview
Our Office of Intergovernmental Affairs serves as the vital link between our agency and elected official offices throughout the state. Explore this page as your go-to resource for the latest updates and to address inquiries from your constituencies. For direct support, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team. We are committed to ensuring seamless communication, steadfast response to constituent inquiries, and strengthening our partnerships to best serve all New Yorkers. We are honored to work alongside you on any issues that pertain to the department.
Career Centers
Looking to better familiarize your office with workforce development within the district? Coordinate a visit to your local career center today! Receive a firsthand experience of the regionalized career services, workshops, and development assistance that is being provided to your community. Contact our Intergovernmental Affairs team directly or complete an Elected Officials Inquiry System (EOIS) form to schedule a guided tour of your local center.
Virtual Office Hours
We host monthly virtual office hour sessions for legislative staff to provide information on the various programs and services offered by the department. Sessions are held via Zoom and previous sessions can be found on our YouTube page. If you would like to register to this month's session, please contact a member of our team directly, or email [email protected].
Monthly Newsletter
We publish a monthly newsletter specifically for elected official offices and we encourage you to subscribe if you have not already. Each month will feature important topics and resources related to the department.
Elected Official Inquiry System
The Elected Official Inquiry System (EOIS) was developed for you to escalate DOL related inquiries on behalf of your constituents or your office. Each submission will create a case for our team to monitor, while the appropriate staff work to satisfy each request.
Please complete the 2024 EOIS Survey if you have not already. Your feedback is crucial and we want to ensure that our procedures meet your satisfaction.
Career Centers
With over 90 Career Centers throughout the state of New York, the Department of Labor is committed to helping your constituents find a job they love. Use the following link to find the Career Center closest to you and encourage workforce development within your district today.
Other Important Info
Verifying with ID.me
Self Service
Self-service is the most common verification method. You’ll be guided through the process using your smartphone or computer. To verify, you’ll need: a mobile phone that has a camera or a computer with a webcam, email address, Social Security number, two government-issued identity documents (driver’s license, passport, passport card, or state ID).
In-Person
With In-Person Verification, you can complete your document and selfie upload steps of your verification at select retail locations. To verify your identity in person, you’ll need: an ID.me account, email address, Social Security number, two identity documents.