April 29, 2024
First, in case you missed it, here are links to two of the many budget documents produced by our government relations consultants focusing on the recently enacted SFY 25 budget.
The Health/Mental Hygiene Final Budget Update
The Business and Tax Final Budget Update
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| For Immediate Release: 4/26/2024 | GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL |
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEARLY $25 MILLION IN CAPITAL AWARDS TO SUPPORT DELIVERY OF CRITICAL SERVICES TO NEW YORKERS
Additional Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program Grants to be Announced on a Rolling Basis
Builds on Governor’s Previous Investments to Protect and Support Nonprofits, Including Funding for Nonprofit Colleges and Universities and Organizations Supporting Veterans and New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an initial round of nearly $25 million in capital grants to 70 nonprofit human services organizations through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP). Administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NICIP provides capital grants of up to $500,000 to empower nonprofits across the state to undertake projects that improve the delivery of critical services to New Yorkers. Additional NICIP awards will be announced on a rolling basis in the coming months.
“Nonprofit organizations are essential partners in delivering critical services to individuals in need and providing a reliable and consistent safety net for families all across New York,” Governor Hochul said. “The strong response to this opportunity serves as a reminder that these organizations, too often, lack sufficient capital funding to invest in their missions and serve New Yorkers. We’ll continue to support the organizations that are helping those in need across our state.”
Governor Hochul launched the $60 million NICIP opportunity in October 2023 to make targeted investments throughout the State in capital construction projects that improve the quality, efficiency and accessibility of nonprofit human services organizations that serve New Yorkers. Qualifying nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive between $50,000 and $500,000 in NICIP funding for reimbursement of eligible capital costs including technology, renovations and expansion of space used for direct program services as well as renovations that enhance energy efficiency or accessibility.
DASNY received over 500 NICIP applications which are being processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis. All applications are expected to be reviewed and scored by the end of May 2024 with additional award announcements to follow.
NICIP builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to protecting and supporting the nonprofit sector, which delivers critical resources and services to New Yorkers across the state. Last year, Governor Hochul announced more than $63 million in capital funding awards for more than 30 New York colleges and universities to support major construction projects, new equipment, and other investments in university infrastructure The Governor also recently announced nearly $38 million to strengthen nonprofits’ facility security and overall preparedness, $13 million for organizations providing career training to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, and $2.7 million in funding for organizations serving veterans.
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| OMH, OASAS, and NYS Education Department Office of Professions Joint Presentation on Professional Scope of Practice FAQs |
| Register Now for the Webinar! |
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Since the sunset of the Social Work Exemption in June 2022, OMH and OASAS have worked to clarify the roles and activities professionals of various disciplines can perform in their settings. OMH and OASAS have collaborated with NYSED Office of Professions to present an overview of the scope of practice and licensing process for the professions most commonly employed in OMH and OASAS programs. This presentation will include information from the Office of Professions on the various professions’ allowable activities, supervisory requirements for licensure, exemptions that may be applicable to staff in OMH and OASAS settings, and tips for navigating the professional licensure or permit process. OMH and OASAS will review some of the common questions received from programs regarding scope of practice, demonstrate how to access the information to answer these questions, and provide examples of how this applies to the activities in their settings. The slides from this presentation will be made available after the event, however, the presentation will not be recorded. Date & Time: 5/9/24 from 1:30-3pm |
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Here’s a good article from NY Focus that outlines many provisions in the newly enacted SFY25 state budget to include Part AA – our commercial rate mandate with a specific mention of the New York State Council! Just click on the info under ‘Mental Health”: