REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to Amend Department of Social Services Central Assessment Memorandum of Understanding for the provision of additional case management units
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Date: 7/28/2025
Department: Aging
Attending Meeting: Deborah C. Riitano, Commissioner
Submitted By: Patrick Dillon
Title: Contract Administrator
Phone: 518 447 7733
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Amendment
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
Department of Social Services, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12210
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: 50001.00
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☒ No ☐
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ☒ No ☐
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ☐ No ☒
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 100% County: 0
State: 0 Local: 0
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: A36772.03783
Revenue Amount: 50001.00
Appropriation Account and Line: 44453
Appropriation Amount: 50001.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☐ No ☒
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ☐ No ☒
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
Apprenticeship Program Yes ☐ No ☒
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: No. 543
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
To amend the Memorandum of Understanding with Albany County Department of Social Services (DSS) which is funded through the Wellness in Nutrition (WIN), grant from New York State Office for Aging. This grant funding funds the home delivered meal program to eligible older adults residing in Albany County. The Home Delivered Meal Program requires qualified professionals to assess program eligibility and perform a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment. DSS has advised that there has been a steady increase in the amount of assessments/reassessments in the program.