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The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). Through integrated management for HRA and DHS, client services can be provided more seamlessly and effectively. The City leverages shared services functions across agencies, which results in better day-to-day management and building an integrated mission across agencies.

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Title	Status	Agency	Jurisdiction
FOIL Policies and Practices (New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services)	No Responsive Documents	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
Converted Supportive Housing Units (New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services)	Rejected	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
IDNYC and Criminal Justice Agencies Collaboration	Rejected	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
Handbooks (New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services)	Completed	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
IDNYC contract and communications	Fix Required	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
Employee listing (New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services)	Completed	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
Subject matter listing (New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services)	Partially Completed	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
FOIL request log (New York City Human Resources Administration, Department of Social Services)	Partially Completed	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY
FOIL rules and regulations (New York City Human Resources Administration, Department of Social Services)	Completed	New York City Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services	New York City, NY

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About: NYC Human Resources Administration

Name:NYC Human Resources Administration
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The New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.
As the largest local social services agency in the country, HRA helps over 3 million New Yorkers through the administration of more than 12 major public assistance programs, with more than 14,000 employees and an operating budget of $9.7 billion.
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Last Update:8/31/2016 2:48 PM

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How do I contact NYC HRA?

Call the Human Resources Administration (HRA) information line at 718-557-1399. For SCRIE/DRIE: Call 3-1-1. For Medicaid Renewal: Call the HRA Medicaid Helpline at 888-692-6116. Welcome to ACCESS HRA online support.

What does NYC Human Resources Administration do?

The New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.

Who is in charge of HRA NYC?

Gary P. Jenkins was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), which oversees both the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in January of 2022.

How do I complain about HRA in NYC?

How can I make an inquiry or file a complaint? Send a message to the commissioner. Call the Office of Constituent Services at 212-331-4640 or Infoline at 718-557-1399.