OTDA Disclaimer

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) does not provide actual services to individuals. OTDA provides oversight to local social services districts, in promoting greater self-sufficiency of the State's residents through the efficient delivery of temporary and transition assistance, disability assistance, and the collection of child support. If you are looking for specific advice or would like to apply for assistance, please contact your local social services district or, for disability related inquiries, your local Social Security Administration Office.

OTDA makes every effort to post accurate and reliable information, however, it does not guarantee or warrant that the information on this Website is complete, accurate or up-to-date. This Website is intended solely for the purpose of electronically providing information and convenient access to resources. All information is subject to change at any time without notice.

Links to external websites are limited to State and Federal agencies and/or State and federally funded local programs. The existence of a link to any of these programs shall not constitute an endorsement of such program by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

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