NY S06433

Commissioner shall develop a uniform statewide policy for conducting audits of personal allowance and cash accounts for residents in Article 16 facilities

Policy must address audit frequency, responsibility for conducting audits, and audit procedures

Policy must include staff training requirements on conducting audits and appropriately managing residents' personal allowance and cash accounts

Policy must establish guidelines for purchase and use of gift cards by or on behalf of residents, including documentation and supervisor notification requirements

Policy must specify which purchases require receipts or documentation and define appropriate documentation types