Bill > A08443

This bill requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to increase transparency by making detailed information about waivers, rental supplement plans, and shelter supplement plans publicly available on its website. Specifically, the bill defines key terms such as "waiver" (permission to deviate from a program rule), "shelter supplement plan" (additional monthly shelter support for public assistance recipients), and "rental supplement program plan" (assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness). The bill mandates that OTDA must post a comprehensive list of existing waivers within 60 days, including descriptions of waived rules, their effective dates, and applicable districts, and review these waivers every five years. Additionally, the office must promptly publish (within 10 days) information about new federal and state waivers, including waiver requests, approvals, and denials, as well as any shelter and rental supplement plans submitted by social services districts. This legislation aims to provide greater public access to information about social services programs and their exceptions, promoting transparency and accountability in how these programs are managed and adapted.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8443