What's happening
This bill requires the state to fully reimburse counties for document management software used in child welfare cases.
Why it matters
Eliminates financial barriers for counties. by ensuring the state covers all costs for specialized document management software, making it easier for local child welfare agencies to modernize operations without straining local budgets.
Encourages technology adoption. by reimbursing both past and future purchases, potentially accelerating the shift to paperless systems and improving the efficiency and accuracy of handling sensitive child welfare cases.
Defines clear eligibility and oversight. by requiring counties to provide documentation (like receipts) for reimbursement, which may help prevent misuse and ensure that funds are used for intended, specialized software solutions.
Could lead to improved outcomes for children. in the welfare system, as better document management can enhance case tracking, reduce administrative errors, and speed up responses to abuse and neglect situations.
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Reimburse Child Welfare Software
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Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Held for consideration in children and families
- Reference changed to children and families
- Referred to social services
- Referred to social services
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4681
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 3, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PALMESANO, CASTORINA, RAIA, FRIEND, BLANKENBUSH, GIGLIO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. MORINELLO, OAKS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Social Services
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the state reimbursement of county payments for certain document management software designed specifically for the child welfare industry
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 368-a of the social services law is amended by adding a new paragraph (aa) to read as follows:
(aa) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the full amount expended by the local social services district to provide services to children who are the subject of abuse, neglect or other forms of maltreatment via the use of document management software designed specifically for the child welfare industry. Document management software shall be reimbursed by the state if the county has previously purchased or intends to purchase such software. For the purposes of this paragraph, "document management software" shall mean a database application that utilizes advanced document capture, storage, and retrieval technology to establish a paperless environment both within the agency and in the field. Any county that has previously purchased such software must supply adequate documentation, including any receipts, that details such purchase. The state shall disburse grants, when applicable, from the general fund for this purpose.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07115-01-7
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