TO:	   Commissioner; IM Director; FS Director; WMS Coordinator

FROM:	Patricia A. Stevens, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Temporary Assistance

SUBJECT:	 State Staff Unavailability

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 16, 2002	

CONTACT PERSON: Diana Wildermuth @ 1-800-343-8859, ext. 4-9322	

Staff from OTDA’s Division of Temporary Assistance will be attending an off-site meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2002.

As such, both Albany and NYC-based staff will be unavailable for immediate assistance.  However, we have arranged for telephone coverage.  In the event of an emergency, please call (518) 474-9222 and a message will be forwarded to the appropriate party.  Otherwise, please feel free to leave voicemail messages for staff.  All phone calls will be returned on Friday, May 17, 2002.
 
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.