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David A. Hansell, Commissioner

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News & Public Information

Press Releases
OTDA in the News
Governor's Corner
Governor’s Press Releases on OTDA related topics
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
Testimonies and Speeches
Commissioner Hansell's Testimonies and Speeches
OTDA's 2007 Annual Report
Major Accomplishments, Administrative Supports and Looking Ahead at OTDA.
OTDA's 2008 Federal Agenda
New York's Priorities for Federal Action
Publications
Listing and ordering instructions for free brochures and posters
Newsletter - Commissioner's Quarterly Update
Learn more about what OTDA has been working on and what we have planned for the future.
OTDA Multimedia
Videos, audio clips and other multi-media produced and released by OTDA
Public Meetings
OTDA Public Meeting Webcasts
Commissioner David A. Hansell
Commissioner’s Biography
Job Opportunities
Employment Opportunities at OTDA
Monthly Caseload Statistics
Temporary & Disability Assistance Statistics contain information concerning TANF, Safety Net, Food Stamps, SSI, and Child Support
OTDA Common Forms and Applications
Forms and applications available from OTDA
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.
Statewide Welfare Management System (SWMS)
A large, long-term IT Project to update the 25-year-old systems that support the delivery of Temporary Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Adult services and Home Energy Assistance benefits statewide.
Useful Links
Links to External site with OTDA-related information
Acronyms
Commonly used acronyms at OTDA