Relates to reporting unmet need, which is the number of eligible individuals seeking participation in a program or service who are not receiving such program or service due to insufficient resources or capacity.

New York Assembly Bill A00384 aimed to require state agencies to report the 'unmet need' for their programs and services. This means agencies would have to count and report how many eligible individuals are seeking to participate in a program or service but are not receiving it due to a lack of resources or capacity. The bill was introduced on January 8, 2025, and was later replaced by Senate Bill S06035, which was ultimately vetoed on December 5, 2025.

Supporters of the bill argued that requiring agencies to report unmet needs would provide valuable data to identify gaps in services and help allocate resources more effectively. They believed this transparency could lead to improved program planning and better outcomes for residents in need.

Critics expressed concerns that the bill would impose additional reporting burdens on state agencies, potentially diverting resources from service delivery to administrative tasks. They also questioned whether the data collected would lead to meaningful changes or simply highlight existing issues without providing solutions.