Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to make publicly available on its website information regarding waivers, rental supplement plans and shelter supplement plans.
Summary
Bill S03189 amends the social services law to require the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to publicly disclose information regarding waivers, rental supplement plans, and shelter supplement plans on its website. The bill mandates that the office provide comprehensive details about existing waivers, including their descriptions, approval dates, and applicable social services districts. Additionally, the office must publish information about new federal waivers and any requests for waivers made by social services districts within specified timeframes, ensuring transparency and accessibility of this information to the public.
Impact
The implementation of this bill will enhance transparency in the operations of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance by making critical information publicly available. It will affect state laws by establishing new requirements for the disclosure of waivers and supplement plans, thereby potentially improving the accessibility of assistance programs for individuals experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity. This could lead to better-informed applicants and recipients of public assistance, as well as increased accountability for the office in managing these programs.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S03189 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous support in committee and floor votes in both the Senate and Assembly. The bill received votes of 6-0 in committee and 53-0 and 57-0 in Senate floor votes, followed by a 138-0 vote in the Assembly, suggesting strong bipartisan support and agreement on the importance of transparency in social services.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding Bill S03189. The unanimous votes suggest that there are no significant opposing views or concerns among legislators about the bill's provisions or its intended outcomes.
Same As
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to make publicly available on its website information regarding waivers, rental supplement plans and shelter supplement plans.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to make publicly available on its website information regarding waivers, rental supplement plans and shelter supplement plans.
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