REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization for Social Services to Amend Budget and Accept Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) Program Funds
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Date: 09/30/2026
Department: Social Services
Attending Meeting: Erin M. Stachewicz, Commissioner
Submitted By: Maggie Skarlis
Title: Contract Administrator
Phone: 518.447.7583
Purpose of Request: Budget Amendment Enter text.
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
OTDA Employment & Income Support Programs
40 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12243-0001
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 10/1/2026 ‐ 09/30/2027
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $507,945
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: NO
Spreadsheet attached: YES
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: Enter text. County: Enter text.
State: 100% Local: Enter text.
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: AA6010.03607
Revenue Amount: $507,945
Appropriation Account and Line: AA6010.44085
Appropriation Amount: $507,945
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: NO
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: YES
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
Apprenticeship Program NO
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: Resolution 66 Adopted 03.09.2026
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
Authorization is requested by the Department of Social Services (DSS) to accept the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (NYS OTDA) 2025-2026 appropriation of $507,945 (and amend the 2026 Adopted Budget accordingly) to continue operating the NYS Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) Program.
DSS will utilize SAEF funding to help Safety Net individuals and families (with or without children) facing eviction. To the extent possible, DSS will prioritize households with children under six (6) years of age, single individuals with a history of housing instability, veterans, individuals and families experiencing domestic violence (DV), and other victims of violence.
SAEF payments, available on a first-come first-serve basis, will be made directly to the landlord/property owner on behalf of the tenant and will not exceed a total of six months of arrears per household.