Baskin: program fell short on oversight
April N.M. BaskinState senator
Baskin said the program fell short because of administrative delays and inadequate oversight, and called for stronger oversight and outreach.
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.
“It is deeply concerning that a program created to help veterans with disabilities remain safely in their homes has fallen short because of administrative delays and inadequate oversight.”
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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 the state must "strengthen oversight, improve outreach" for veterans.
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Why this label?
She attributes the shortfall to administrative delays and inadequate oversight.
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