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Recent News from New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
CANCELED-Streamlined Food Stamp Access Results in Higher Enrollment
THE NEWS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
M&T Bank Agrees to Wave Surcharge Fees for EBT-Accessed Government Benefits
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the New York State Banking Department today announced that M&T Bank has agreed to voluntarily waive surcharge fees associated with certain government-issued benefits through the ele...
State Announces Funding for Welfare to Work Program
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $4 million has been awarded to 22 community organizations around the state to help low-income adults and those on public assistance gain work experience. The award...
State Employee Recognized for Leadership in Information Security
Deborah Snyder, Information Security Officer for the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), was recently named People's Choice Award Winner for 2008, and was a finalist for the Information Executive of the Year, at Executive Allianc...
Media Advisory
Encouraging and supporting responsible fatherhood is the aim of the first New York State Fatherhood Conference, which begins Monday, October 6, at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, and runs through Thursday, October 9. The conference is being hosted by...
New York State Receives Federal Recognition for Child Support Enhancements
New York State was recognized this week by the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) for implementing a new electronic court filing process in New York City - a pilot project designed to improve the experience of children and families...
Human Trafficking Task Force Releases First Annual Report
A New York State task force today released a series of recommendations aimed at further strengthening what is already the nation's most comprehensive approach to the scourge of human trafficking.
First New York State Fatherhood Conference Set for October
Responsible fatherhood will be the focus of the first New York State Fatherhood Conference, which is being hosted by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) along with the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS),...
State Announces New Job Training Program for Low-Income Workers
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $5 million in federal funding will be made available to provide education and training programs designed to better prepare individuals - especially young adults - ...
Governor Paterson Proclaims August Child Support Month
Governor David A. Paterson has issued a Proclamation declaring August as Child Support Month in New York State, recognizing how vital child support payments are, especially in these difficult economic times.