A state audit found better data delivery could reduce the rate of suicide in NY.
Timely data delivery might reduce the suicide rate in NY State according to audit findings released by the State Comptroller’s office. The Office of Mental Health audit found that 80% of counties report they did not have access to timely data on suicide-related hospitalizations, and 66% reported they did not have access to timely crisis hotline call data. While the Department of Health collects this information, auditors found no data sharing agreements were created to provide direction for statewide, regional and local efforts. In its response, The State Mental Health Office generally agreed with the findings and said it will issue a new State Suicide Prevention Strategy.
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