Federal Government Shutdown

The federally-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) remains delayed until further notice as New York awaits funding from the federal government. Households lacking resources that can't afford a fuel delivery or are facing a utility shutoff can apply for Emergency Assistance through their local department of social services.

New York State has completed issuing full November SNAP benefits using federal funds. December SNAP benefits will be issued on a regular schedule without delay. The recently enacted federal spending bill also fully funds SNAP through the end of the federal fiscal year 2026.

Last updated: November 14, 2025, 3:40 PM

Division of Administrative Services

OTDA Home About OTDA Division of Administrative Services

Eric Schwenzfeier, Deputy Commissioner

The primary responsibility of the Division of Administrative Services is to provide administrative support to the program areas within OTDA. These administrative functions include human resources, training, office services, facility management, and space planning.

The Division of Administrative Services is comprised of the following program areas:

Human Resources

Human Resources is responsible for all classification, staffing, recruitment, examinations, on boarding, and labor relations activities in support of OTDA. They develop and establish human resource policies and procedures.

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Facilities and Operations Support

Facilities and Operations Support is responsible for facilities management and operational services including space planning, facility/lease management, moves and renovations, security/safety, telecommunications, warehouse, mail distribution, fleet management, and disaster preparedness.

Training and Staff Development (TSD)

TSD serves as the OTDA training office managing educational projects with public colleges and universities to meet agency and local social service district training needs. TSD assesses and oversees the development and delivery of training and provides logistical support for agency-sponsored training across the State. TSD also facilitates many conferences, regional meetings, and teleconferences each year.

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