The operative group, appointed by New York Governor Katiel, recommends that the state spend at least $ 15 million a year and create overseeing state level to support their problematic care system in which the judges appoint people or organizations to care for about 30,000 residents who consider it unable to care for their own affairs.
If it is adopted, the plan will be a major change in how the government of the state cares for some of the most vulnerable residents. Currently, the New York budget for just $ 1 million for financing the hotline of guardianship, and legal agreements are receiving a small official supervision, is responsible for the well -being of people who are distributed among the courts, non -profit organizations, private lawyers and companies.
Proposal of a policy contained in the state -of -state plancomes three years after he wanted, Democrat, issued an executive order by creating a panel To determine the needs of New York population and suggest how to serve older adults.
The plan concludes that improving the custody system offers negative benefits and will not be too difficult to achieve.
Recommendations are noted for the first time when the administration wanted to solve problems with the state custody system PROPUBLICA has been widely investigated this in a number of stories last year. These stories showed how some guardians neglect vulnerable clients who have entrusted their care. They also emphasized how few guardians should serve New York that require help – and how little supervision exists to ensure proper care. The problem is especially acute for poor people who are not able to care for them.
To fill the provider invalid, New York has long relied on the network freely regulated non -profit organizations and private companies, some of which gathered hundreds of customers, but provided practically no services. This dynamic, found propublica, led to Claims to entertaining abuse and neglectoutskirt Courts appoint a special lawyer to control the reform of custody and James Attorney General has launched an investigation into some providers.
Proponents and judicial leaders are calling for the refurbishment of the custody system for many years, but such efforts have remained elusive. It is unclear whether the operative group will change, even if the group’s report retains the care in the political conversation in Albani.
The legislative body has practically not financed the care services, allocating enough in its budget over the last two years to keep the state hotline. And even the governor will not say whether she plans to implement the reforms offered by her own group.
“The governor praises the devotional time and efforts that many interested participants put into the creation of proposals that are included in the general aging plan, and are waiting for work with these stakeholders, and the legislature to collectively appreciate how to use them to provide New York, where the older ones can thrive.”
Nicolet Symonds’ press -secretary did not respond to email and urged to ask for additional specifics, including what position he wanted – this is a reform of guardianship.
But it is patronized in New York, New York, a nationwide coalition of non-profit guardians and supporters of a disability justice, stated that he was encouraged by the governor’s plan because he recognized a “long-standing crisis”.
“The custody system in New York has passed in the crisis, and the governor and the legislative body must act now before it falls apart,” said Arthur Dyimand, a former head of guardianship in Nasau’s care and a member of Gani. “We must stop ignoring the most vulnerable to the older population and now protect them.”
But exactly how it happens, remains unclear. Gani offered the state fund a network of non -profit organizations with experience in state contracts and providing custody services.
Within the framework of the judicial system, the Advisory Committee on Care has recommended earlier this year for the state to create a state organization funded by taxpayers to take care of disobedient, Records obtained by PROPUBLICA Show.
And some legislators offered changes, although none of them are looking for comprehensive reform.
One bill will require anyone to ask for care Identify all possible people who could manage the incapable personfor example, while the other will Make it harder for guardian to refuse family members right to visit A beloved person under their care and control.
The Assembly Charles Lavin, who heads the Chamber’s judicial system, said he supports a number of state round tables, which would be organized by the courts and advocate for “gathering local contributions and prospects for custody” as a means of forming a more complete decision.
“These discussions will help to announce efforts across the country to expand and improve the care services, including the creation of a comprehensive public custody system,” he said.
However, any significant reform efforts will require purchases from leading legislation leaders. Neither the leader of the majority of the Senate Andrea Stewart-Casins, nor the Assembly Speaker Carl Histe, answered the requests to comment on the general plan.
