RoAnn Destito

In May 2011, the New York State Senate unanimously confirmed Governor Cuomo’s nomination of RoAnn M. Destito as Commissioner of the Office of General Services. Citing her experience as a 19-year member of the New York State Assembly, Cuomo stated, “Commissioner Destito will play a crucial role in modernizing our state operations and helping to restore performance to state government. She will use her wealth of experience, business acumen, and good judgment to cut costs throughout government and deliver more for the people of New York.” Commissioner Destito is leading transformational changes at the Office of General Services as it implements programs in support of Governor Cuomo's vision to change the way government does business and make it more effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of citizens. Destito is intensifying OGS' focus on procuring services and commodities at best value and maximizing the use of state-owned and leased office space. As a longstanding public servant, Destito is committed to Governor Cuomo's call to restore public trust and create a government that New York can be proud of. From Rome, New York, Destito was elected to represent the 116th Assembly district (Oneida County) in 1992. During her time in the Assembly, she worked to advance and strengthen the state's procurement practices, opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses, and support for military families. Beginning in 2001, Destito served as chairwoman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations, which provides legislative and budget oversight to the Office of General Services. Her experience on this committee gave Destito the unique opportunity to work with OGS on legislation related to procurement lobbying, energy policy, emergency contracting, and leasing transactions. Commissioner Destito holds a degree in Industrial Relations from LeMoyne College. Prior to her election to the Assembly, she worked at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, SUNY College of Technology, and was president of the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley. Destito is the first woman to be confirmed as OGS Commissioner.