Bill > S03189

This bill requires the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to enhance public transparency by posting detailed information about waivers, shelter supplement plans, and rental supplement programs on its website. Specifically, the bill mandates that within 60 days, OTDA must create a comprehensive list of existing waivers, including details like the specific rule being waived, when the waiver was first granted, and its expiration date. The office must review these waivers every five years and publish the results. Additionally, OTDA must post information about new federal waivers within 10 days of receiving notice, make all waiver requests and their outcomes publicly available within 10 days, and similarly publish shelter and rental supplement plans submitted by social services districts. A waiver is defined as permission to deviate from a state or federal program rule, while shelter and rental supplement plans are mechanisms to provide additional financial assistance to individuals experiencing housing insecurity. The bill aims to increase government transparency and provide the public with easier access to information about social services programs and their modifications.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3189