What's happening
This bill requires New York State to fully reimburse counties for all costs incurred in providing safety net assistance.
Why it matters
Shifts financial responsibility from counties to the state. By having New York State cover all safety net assistance costs, counties could potentially free up significant portions of their local budgets for other services, which may impact local tax rates or spending priorities.
Reduces fiscal disparities between counties. Some counties, especially those with higher poverty rates, currently bear larger safety net burdens. Statewide reimbursement ensures all counties receive equal support, which could lead to more consistent service levels across the state.
May improve the stability and delivery of safety net programs. With the state guaranteeing full reimbursement, counties might be less likely to cut services, delay payments, or restrict eligibility due to budget constraints, leading to more reliable support for vulnerable populations.
Potential implications for state budget and policy. This change could require significant new state funding and may prompt debates over fiscal priorities, accountability, and oversight of local social services administration.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
140
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Social Services
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the full takeover by the state of New York of county safety net costs
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 153 of the social services law is amended by adding a new subdivision 18 to read as follows:
18. From an amount specifically appropriated therefor, the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance shall provide additional enhanced reimbursement for the administration of safety net assistance to every social services district throughout the state. The reimbursement provided by the commissioner shall be equal to the costs of safety net assistance incurred by each social services district throughout New York state.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01876-01-9
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