Relates to the list of duties of the OCFS office of the ombudsperson

This bill adds a new duty for the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) ombudsperson: to hear grievances and complaints about child day care licenses issued under Social Services Law §390. It directly affects child day care centers, parents, and families who use these services by creating a formal channel for addressing licensing concerns. The key provision (new subdivision 8) requires the ombudsperson to participate in administrative hearings specifically related to these day care licenses. This change updates the ombudsperson’s responsibilities to include direct oversight of day care licensing disputes.