New York S04873 mandates a study on OPWDD eligibility criteria and service distribution.

New York S04873 requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to collaborate with an independent firm to conduct a study. The study will analyze the office's eligibility criteria and determinations following diagnostic evaluations by a licensed professional and the distribution of services. The independent firm must submit a report to the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the assembly, the temporary president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, and the governor's office of employee relations.

New York S04873 mandates a study on OPWDD eligibility criteria and service distribution.

New York S04873 requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to collaborate with an independent firm to conduct a study. The study will analyze the office's eligibility criteria and determinations following diagnostic evaluations by a licensed professional and the distribution of services. The independent firm must submit a report to the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the assembly, the temporary president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, and the governor's office of employee relations.