New York S04775 amends the mental hygiene law to safeguard cash accounts for people with developmental disabilities in facilities.

New York S04775 amends the mental hygiene law to mandate the development of a uniform statewide policy for conducting audits of personal allowances and cash accounts for residents of article sixteen facilities. The policy must include guidelines on audit frequency, staff training, and the management of residents' personal allowances or cash accounts. It also addresses the purchase and use of gift cards by or on behalf of residents, including documentation requirements. The act takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule or regulation amendments.

New York S04775 amends the mental hygiene law to safeguard cash accounts for people with developmental disabilities in facilities.

New York S04775 amends the mental hygiene law to mandate the development of a uniform statewide policy for conducting audits of personal allowances and cash accounts for residents of article sixteen facilities. The policy must include guidelines on audit frequency, staff training, and the management of residents' personal allowances or cash accounts. It also addresses the purchase and use of gift cards by or on behalf of residents, including documentation requirements. The act takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule or regulation amendments.