Times Union

OPWDD settles $2.15 million lawsuit over resident death

For the second time in just over a month, the state Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is set to pay out more than $2 million to settle a lawsuit regarding a resident who died while ...
Crain's New York

OPWDD unveils plan to spend $1.5B in federal funding to increase workforce wages, retention

CVS closing four infusion pharmacies and laying off 200 people throughout New York Northwell stays in the red with a negative 1% margin NYU Langone expands liver transplant program The state Office ...
The Post-Journal

Audit Uncovers OPWDD Vehicle Violations

The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities has not ensured that the employees who transport clients in New York City drive safely and have valid driver’s licenses, according to a recent ...
Times Union

State comptroller: OPWDD failed to provide timely pandemic-era guidance

ALBANY — The state agency tasked with coordinating services for people with developmental disabilities failed to adequately provide timely or consistent guidance during the coronavirus pandemic's peak ...
Crain's New York

OPWDD’s Covid-19 response put New Yorkers with disabilities at risk during the pandemic, comptroller finds

The state Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ pandemic response was inconsistent, putting New Yorkers with disabilities at risk, according to a report from state comptroller Thomas ...