Recent News from New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:00:36 -0000

HHAC is a public benefit corporation authorized to administer the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP). The purpose of this program is to expand and improve the supply of housing and services for homeless persons within the State of New ...

State Awards $2.7 Million for Responsible Fatherhood Programs

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:33:55 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million for eight organizations to run programs that will help low-income, noncustodial fathers become more involved with their child...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:41:19 -0000

New York State Emphasizes Help Available to Those Struggling Economically

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:30:35 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the State Department of Labor today discussed the unemployment situation in the Capital Region and programs and services available to help struggling New Yorkers provide for themse...

New York State Emphasizes Help Available to Those Struggling Economically

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:30:33 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the State Department of Labor today discussed the unemployment situation in Central New York and programs and services available to help struggling New Yorkers provide for themselv...

State Agencies Emphasize Help Available to Those Struggling Economically in Central New York

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:30:31 -0000

Every New Yorker has basic rights: the right to food on their table and a roof over their head; a right to affordable health care and the opportunity to find work.

OTDA Chief Information Officer Honored By Computerworld Magazine

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:51:45 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that its Chief Information Officer, Daniel Chan, Ph.D., was recently named one of Computerworld magazine's 2010 Premier 100 IT Leaders.

State Honored for Child Support Efforts with Parents Under Criminal Justice Supervision

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:54:56 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it has received national recognition for its Child Support Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative from the National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA). The initi...

Online Food Stamp Application Now Available to Nassau County Residents

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:55 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that Nassau County residents can now apply directly for food stamps online through the State's website, myBenefits.ny.gov.

Hundreds of Jobs to Be Created Across Capital Region Under Governor Paterson's Green Jobs Bill

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:08:59 -0000

The State Department of Labor, the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today highlighted New York State's plans to create green jobs and stimulate i...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:53:53 -0000

Meeting Notice

State Awards Homelessness Prevention Funds to Broome County

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:30:55 -0000

OTDA awarded $561,301 to the Broome County Department of Social Services. These funds had originally been designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Town of Union, but reverted to New York State after the town...

State Awards Homelessness Prevention Funds to Agencies in Troy

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:28:39 -0000

OTDA awarded $431,338 to Joseph's House and Shelter, Inc., and $388,590 to Unity House of Troy, Inc. These funds had originally been designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Troy, but reverted to New...

State Announces $25 Million in Stimulus Funding to Prevent Homelessness

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:10:03 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the award of nearly $25 million in homelessness prevention grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The funds will allow 25 agencies to...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:15:09 -0000

Governor Paterson Proclaims August Child Support Month in New York State

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:38:52 -0000

Governor David A. Paterson has issued a Proclamation declaring August as Child Support Month in New York State, recognizing the importance of child support payments to helping New York's children and families achieve and maintain economic security.

New York State Announces $1 Million to Train Low-Income Capital Region Residents in Cutting-Edge Fields

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:38:42 -0000

At a press conference at the Albany Community Action Partnership, the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced $1 million to fund job training and education programs in the Capita...

New York State Announces $12.7 Million to Train Low-Income New Yorkers in Cutting-Edge Fields

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:48:59 -0000

At a press conference at Solar One in New York City, the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced $12.7 million to fund job training and education programs to improve the economic...

State Highlights Additional Funds for Subsidized Employment Programs

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:54:51 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the availability of $39 million in funding to support subsidized jobs programs for low-income New Yorkers. This funding will be used to provide services to the unemploy...

New York State and Rockefeller Institute of Government to Host Welfare Researchers

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:44:38 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Rockefeller Institute of Government are co-hosting the 49th National Association for Welfare Research and Statistics (NAWRS) conference July 12-15, at the Crowne Plaza in Albany.

State Announces Funding for Education and Training Programs

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:01:09 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that, through an unprecedented public/private partnership, it has awarded nearly $4 million in federal funding to expand work-focused education and training services fo...

New York State Commissioner to Deliver Keynote at Welfare Fraud Seminar

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:30 -0000

The State Commissioner charged with oversight of public assistance programs in New York State will help kickoff the 26th Annual New York Welfare Fraud Investigators Association Training Seminar with keynote remarks at noon today in the Regency Ba...

New York State Commissioner to Deliver Keynote at Welfare Fraud Seminar

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:18:53 -0000

The State Commissioner charged with oversight of public assistance programs in New York State will deliver keynote remarks during the 26th Annual New York Welfare Fraud Investigators Association Training Seminar in Syracuse Monday.

Home Energy Assistance Topped $400 Million This Winter

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:02:17 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that a record number of families throughout New York State were served through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) this past winter, based on applications receive...

Child Support Recipients Have More Opportunities to Avoid Bank Fees

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:12:23 -0000

The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the New York State Banking Department today announced that the network of bank ATMs providing free transactions to child support recipients has more than quadrupled since the beginning o...

Onondaga Fatherhood Program Among Those Studied by Urban Institute

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:34:23 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) released the initial findings of the Urban Institute's study of New York State's "Strengthening Families Through Stronger Fathers" initiative at a press conference today at the Westcot...

Onondaga Fatherhood Program Among Those Studied by Urban Institute

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:06:54 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will release initial findings of the Urban Institute's study of New York State's "Strengthening Families Through Stronger Fathers" initiative at the Westcott Community Center.

New York State Fatherhood Program Highlighted at National Conference

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:09:31 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today released the initial findings of the Urban Institute's study of New York State's "Strengthening Families Through Stronger Fathers" initiative, the most comprehensive study of fat...

Public Health Insurance Programs Added to myBenefits Site

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:12:24 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and Department of Health (DOH) today announced that New Yorkers can now determine if they may be eligible for public health insurance programs through the myBenefits.ny.gov website.

State Preserves Benefits, Eligibility for Those Receiving Stimulus Payment

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:01:24 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that New York residents receiving a one-time $250 payment under the federal economic stimulus bill will not be penalized with reduced benefits or lost eligibility for o...