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The purpose of this ADM is to provide details to the local districts regarding recent changes to Temporary Assistance energy assistance related policy relating to the optional suspension of utility arrears repayment agreements during the period of cold weather as defined in regulation. Additionally, this release advises districts of a mandatory change in the terms of Utility Arrears Repayment Agreements entered into on or after August 11, 2009.
This ADM provides notice to all local districts that Chapter 318 of the Laws of 2009 amends Social Services Law ยง 131-s by requiring the term of any utility repayment agreement signed on or after August 11, 2009 be extended from 12 months to 24 months. As a result, the Utility Arrears Repayment Agreement form (Attachment B) or any local equivalent should be modified to reflect the extension in that repayment term. This change is not a local district option. This change has no impact on the terms of the Shelter Arrears Repayment Agreement.
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