New York A04666 mandates local social services districts to decide on public assistance applications within 30 days.

New York A04666 amends the social services law to require local social services districts to accept or deny public assistance applications as soon as possible but no later than 30 days after the application date. Exceptions apply if the applicant requests more time or if unusual delays occur beyond the control of the local social services official. The bill also repeals certain provisions and modifies others to align with these new timelines, ensuring timely decisions on public assistance applications.

New York A04666 mandates local social services districts to decide on public assistance applications within 30 days.

New York A04666 amends the social services law to require local social services districts to accept or deny public assistance applications as soon as possible but no later than 30 days after the application date. Exceptions apply if the applicant requests more time or if unusual delays occur beyond the control of the local social services official. The bill also repeals certain provisions and modifies others to align with these new timelines, ensuring timely decisions on public assistance applications.