Scarcella-Spanton: delays are unacceptable
Jessica Scarcella-SpantonState senator
Scarcella-Spanton called the administrative delays unacceptable and said only a fraction of available funds reached veterans.
Responding to
HCR's Office of Community Renewal did not effectively monitor local program administrators or direct outreach to counties with many disabled veterans, and that delayed home-repair funding for veterans with disabilities.
“The audit highlights unacceptable administrative delays and the troubling fact that only a fraction of available funds have reached the veterans who need them most.”
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Where this statement fits
Did New York adequately oversee and promote its home-repair program for veterans with disabilities?
A July 2026 state audit found that New York spent $1.2 million, or 36%, of $3.3 million in recent Access to Home for Heroes/Veterans contracts as of October 2025. The Comptroller blamed weak oversight and outreach. The housing agency says it has since added monitoring and quarterly reporting.
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Comptroller news release announcing the audit, with statements from DiNapoli and four legislators. The release says 81 projects were "completed"; the audit report says the nine administrators with activity had "started" 81 projects.
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Her statement was included in the Comptroller's July 27, 2026 news release.
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She said veterans should not have to wait for home modifications that let them live safely and independently.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
She calls the delays unacceptable and links them to how the program is run.
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