New York Governors Cabinet Meeting October 12, 2011 Regarding New York State Care of Vulnerable Persons
October 12, 2011 The presentation was delivered by Claraence J. Sundram, serving as the New York Governors Special Advisor on Vulnerable Persons. Mr. Sundram reported on his findings about commonalities of abuse allegations across the six state agencies that admit people to state-operated or licensed residential programs. He found that the agencies have conflicting licensing and oversight regulations for the facilities and lack consistent oversight. Additionally, the agencies' policies disagree about the level of evidence needed to investigate abuse or neglect allegations. Download the Report . . .
