NYSACRA

AL KAPLAN LEAVING OMRDD

NYSACRA has confirmed that, effective immediately, Deputy Commissioner AL Kaplan will be leaving OMRDD for the New York State Division of Budget. Al’s new title at DOB will be Deputy Budget Director overseeing the Health, Human Services and Education areas. Until his replacement is named, Jim Moran will be handling Al’s responsibilities at OMRDD. NYSACRA wishes Al the best of luck in his new position.

3.43% TREND ANNOUNCED

Emergency/Proposed Agency Action published in the 1/22/03 NYS Register identifies a 3.43% trend for ICFs and HCBS waiver services, effective 1/1/03 for Region II and III and 7/01/03 for Region I.  The Proposed Agency Action also annualizes the 3% COLA that was effective 12/01/02 for most non-trended programs. The Governor’s proposed budget is due out tomorrow and NYSACRA will complete a more detailed analysis of the OMRDD budget based o­n what is distributed at that time.  The Governor’s budget will be available in printed format and o­n Compact Disk after 12 noon at the Capitol. It will also be available o­nline at www.budget.state.ny.us. NYSACRA Executive Director Ann Hardiman has accepted a special invitation to attend the Governor’s budget presentation at the Empire State Plaza.  See the NYSACRA website at www.nysacra.org/regs/regs.htm for a pdf copy of the regs.

LAST CALL FOR LEGISLATIVE DAY REGISTRATION

The turnout for Legislative Day is remarkable.  As you know, this year we are educating about workforce issues and advocating for salary increases and benefits for Direct Support Professionals and the continuation of NYS-CARES funding. With NYSACRA’s Legislative Day at the Empire State Plaza less than o­ne week away, time is running out for you to register. If your agency has yet to do so, please contact either Aileen Rourke or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at the NYSACRA offices at (518) 449-7551.   We need to hear from you by this Friday so we can schedule appointments with your legislators and make enough information packets for all who attend this year’s event. Don’t miss it!

WANTED: BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER

A Full-Time position in a mid-sized provider agency located in Montrose, NY. Competency in Quickbooks, Fundeze, Medicaid billing, payroll, accounts billable and payable, budget development and monthly and quarterly reports. This incumbent will posses sound organizational skills, good written and verbal communication skills. Will be responsible for the supervision of support staff. Bachelors Degree is required. Comprehensive benefits package is provided. EOE. Please fax resume to (914) 737-7253. Attention: William Melville, Executive Director.