Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Coverage of Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in the Nexus archive.
- NY families left $62 million in summer food benefits unspent last year. Here’s how to claim your $120 now.
New York families left $62 million in unspent Summer EBT food benefits last year, with $120 per child available for eligible families until Sept. 8. The program aims to combat hunger during school closures, but 26% of issued funds went unused, reverting to the federal government.
- Lawmakers Push for Action Over Stolen SNAP Benefits
Lawmakers in New York City are urging the city and state to address stolen SNAP benefits after an investigation revealed widespread fraud. They cited California's success in reducing such theft and demanded information on New York's security measures, while victims lack recourse to replace stolen funds. Efforts to implement chip cards, which could prevent fraud, are delayed, and state budgets have not allocated funds for reimbursements.