Federal Government Shutdown

New York State has issued full SNAP benefits to all eligible households. Those who expected to receive benefits yesterday and today have received them and were able to spend. Others will continue to receive their benefits throughout the week. For more information, visit: otda.ny.gov/shutdown-resources

Last updated: November 10, 2025, 3:45 PM

Office of Administrative Hearings (AH)

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Samuel L. Spitzberg, Associate Deputy Commissioner

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) provides impartial hearings to applicants for, and recipients of, social services benefit programs administered by OTDA and other Executive agencies (e.g., the Department of Health’s Medicaid program, the Office of Children and Family Services’ foster care and childcare programs, and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities waiver programs).

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