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Resources & Data
- Monthly Caseload Statistics
- Temporary & Disability Assistance Statistics contain information concerning TANF, Safety Net, Food Stamps, SSI, and Child Support
- 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.
- OTDA Common Forms and Applications
- Forms and applications available from OTDA
- Laws & Policies
- Provides interested parties with information about current OTDA laws and regulations impacting OTDA programs.
- Policy Directives
- Provide local social services districts (LSSD) and other interested parties informed about current OTDA program policy and procedures impacting OTDA programs.
- General Information System Messages (GIS)
- Provide immediate direction about current OTDA program policy and procedures to local social services districts (LSSD).
- Publications
- Listing and ordering instructions for free brochures and posters
- OTDA Multimedia
- Videos, audio clips and other multi-media produced and released by OTDA
- Employment Policy Manual
- The material contained in this manual provides guidance to local social services staff in New York State regarding the proper application of work requirements for applicants and recipients of cash assistance and Food Stamp Program benefits.
- Food Stamp Source Book
- The material contained in this manual provides guidance for local social services staff in New York State regarding the proper determination of Food Stamp Program eligibility.
- Temporary Assistance Source Book
- The material contained in this manual provides guidance for local social services staff in New York State regarding the proper determination of cash assistance eligibility.
- Temporary Assistance Energy Manual
- The material contained in this manual provides guidance to local departments of social services in New York State who provide energy assistance to temporary assistance (TA) applicants/recipients and other households in need.
- Flexible Fund for Family Services (FFFS)
- Provides interested parties with access to local social services districts’ approved FFFS plans.
- Annual Legislative Report
- "The Statistical Report on the Operations of New York State Temporary Assistance Programs is prepared annually to fulfill the reporting requirements in the Welfare Reform Act of 1997 by the Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (OTDA) with data developed by OTDA, the Department of Health and the Office of Children & Family Services.
- TANF Reporting and Control System (TRACS)
- Web based system utilized by state and district staff to collect performance measurement data and process district claims for select TANF projects (Restricted Access)