NY A04122

Directs the Office of Children and Family Services and the Inspector General to conduct a study on the Family Assessment Response program to evaluate whether it is accomplishing its intended goals and operating as designed

Requires the study to identify areas for program improvement and suggest specific changes, including whether the application and approval process for localities needs updates

Mandates examination of whether the program should be expanded statewide as either an opt-out or mandatory program for all localities

Requires analysis of outcomes including how often families who complete a Family Assessment Response case face a child protective services investigation within six months, and the rate of subsequent maltreatment findings

Report must be delivered to the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker within one year of the act's effective date; the act expires and is repealed two years after taking effect