NY S04775

Requires the Commissioner to develop a uniform statewide policy for auditing personal allowance and cash accounts of residents in developmental disability facilities

Mandates the policy specify audit frequency, responsible parties, and audit procedures, along with staff training requirements for conducting audits and managing resident funds

Establishes requirements for gift card purchases made by or on behalf of residents, including documentation, incorporation into personal expenditure plans, and supervisor notification

Requires policies specifying which types of purchases need receipts or documentation and what forms of documentation are acceptable

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to begin drafting implementing regulations