FW: [asap_members] Budget Details re: OASAS
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Highlights of Governor’s budget related to our field.
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Details re: OASAS
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From the Mental Hygiene briefing book (http://publications.budget.ny.gov/eBudget1314/fy1314littlebook/MentalHygiene.pdf)
OASAS- All Funds- a proposed $7.4 million increase in 2013-14, representing a 1.2% increase over the previous year
OASAS Actions
The Executive Budget proposes actions to reduce costs in State Operations, while supporting programs to
better serve individuals with dependencies on alcohol and chemical substances in non-profit provider
programs. State Operations savings include the continuation of system-wide efforts to eliminate
unnecessary consulting contracts, streamline and consolidate administrative space, and reduce agency
administrative staffing levels.
The Executive Budget includes funding to support community and treatment opportunities, including new
supportive housing units in New York City for homeless families with members suffering from a
chemical dependency. These investments are supported by savings attributable to agency efficiency
actions, as well as the use of available Federal funds.
Other Budget Actions
· Defers Planned Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)/Trend Increases. Currently, providers
receive automatic payment increases with no relation to actual cost growth. The Executive
Budget defers the planned 1.4 percent annual human services COLA and maintains existing rates
for other programs.
From the Executive Budget Agency Appropriations summary
http://publications.budget.ny.gov/eBudget1314/agencyPresentations/appropData/index.html
OASAS Appropriations = $672,968,000, a $915,000 increase over last year
From Article VII language http://publications.budget.ny.gov/eBudget1314/fy1314artVIIbills/HMH_ArticleVII_MS.pdf
Part F - Require that the Methadone Registry include client dosage information to assist in facilitating disaster management.
Purpose:
To require that the Methadone Registry collect and maintain data regarding dosage delivery for patients enrolled in opioid treatment programs.
History:
This bill requires the Methadone Registry to incorporate client dosing information on individual patients enrolled in opioid treatment programs. This will ensure that treatment services to such patients will not be adversely impacted in the event of an emergency or program closure.
Budget Implications:
While there are no immediate fiscal implications to the State, this bill is intended to facilitate more efficient and effective services, while avoiding costs that could arise due to improper client dosing during a temporary or permanent program closure.
Effective Date:
This bill would take effect on April 1, 2013.
Part G - Clarify that OASAS can continue to fund provider programs via direct contracts or through the State Aid Funding Authorization process.
Purpose:
This bill would clarify that the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) can continue its current method of funding provider programs either through direct contracts or via the State Aid Funding Authorization (SAFA) process, whereby funds are directly allocated to counties.
Statement in Support, Summary of Provisions, Existing Law, and Prior Legislative History:
This bill will address OSC concerns by streamlining the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) in relation to the funding of all services regulated by OASAS. Specifically, it amends Article 25 and repeals Article 26 to codify in statute the current process of State Aid funding, and relationships between local governments, voluntary agencies, and OASAS.
Section 1 of the bill repeals Article 26 of the MHL.
Section 2 amends the title of Article 25, consistent with the creation of a single Article relating to funding of all OASAS services.
Section 3 amends MHL §25.01 to update definitions consistent with the current funding process and to conform to other statutory and policy changes applicable to state aid funding of substance abuse services, which have been implemented since 1992.
Ashley Behrle, LMSW
Project Director
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of
New York State, Inc.
1
Columbia Place
Albany NY 12207
Phone: 518-426-3122
Fax: 518-426-1046
ABe...@asapnys.org
www.asapnys.org
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