News & Public Information

News & Public Information

Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement

A settlement has been reached in Smith v. Proud, a class action lawsuit challenging the adequacy of certain notices used to reduce or discontinue benefits to recipients for failing to comply with work rules in New York City. This settlement was preliminarily approved by the Court on December 21, 2018. The Court has scheduled a Fairness Hearing for March 26, 2019. For more information view the Fairness Notice, Smith-Stipulation of Settlement, and Smith-Order for Preliminary Approval of Settlement and Notice.

Press Releases

OTDA in the News

FOIL Requests

Freedom of Information Law Request

Personal Privacy Protection Law Requests

The law enables you to access and/or correct information on file which pertains to you.

Requesting a Letter of Support

Protocol for an Organization Requesting a Letter of Support from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

OTDA 2018 Annual Report

This Annual Report is being submitted by OTDA in satisfaction of the requirements of section 17(d) of the Social Services Law and section 164 of the Executive Law.

Publications

Listing and ordering instructions for free brochures and posters

Public Meetings

OTDA Public Meeting Webcasts

Job Opportunities

Employment Opportunities at OTDA

Monthly Caseload Statistics

Temporary & Disability Assistance Statistics contain information concerning TANF, Safety Net, SNAP, SSI, HEAP, and Child Support

OTDA Forms and Applications

Forms and applications available from OTDA

Reporting Welfare Fraud

Reporting Welfare Fraud committed by a social services client to the State of New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

Performance Management and Accountability

Data related to our programs including performance data, allocations to providers, award amounts, contract periods, program sites, locations served and spending information.

Acronyms

Commonly used acronyms at OTDA

Local Departments of Social Services

Listing of Local Departments of Social Services by County

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