REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
The Department of Mental Health requests permission to accept funding in the amount of $15,915 from the NYS Office of Mental Health’s COVID Relief Community Mental Health Jail Diversion grant program.
Date: 7/30/25
Department: Mental Health
Attending Meeting: Dr. Stephen Giordano, Director
Submitted By: Mark Gleason
Title: Budget Analyst
Phone: 518-447-3014
Purpose of Request: Budget Amendment Enter text.
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BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☒ No ☐
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ☐ No ☒
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ☒ No ☐
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 0% County: 0%
State: 100% Local: 0%
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: Mental Health A44310.04490 JDG22
Revenue Amount: $15,915
Appropriation Account and Line: Computer Equipment A94310.22050 JDG22, Miscellaneous Equipment A94310.22999 JDG22, Office Supplies A9310.44020 JDG22
Appropriation Amount: $15,915
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☐ No ☒
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Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ☐ No ☒
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Apprenticeship Program Yes ☐ No ☒
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Department of Mental Health requests permission to accept funding in the amount of $15,915 from the NYS Office of Mental Health’s COVID Relief Community Mental Health Jail Diversion grant program. ACDMH will use this funding to support discharge planning at the ACCF to facilitate the reentry individuals with serious and persistent mental illness back into the community. The goal is to reduce recidivism and address criminogenic needs through relationship building and improved connection to community services and supports post-release. This is 100% State-Funded.