N.Y. SOS Law § 252

§ 252. Responsibility. 1. Except as provided in subdivision two of\nthis section or any other provisions of this chapter, each social\nservices district shall furnish services to the persons eligible\ntherefor who reside in its territory, subject to reimbursement by the\nstate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and to\nsupervision by the department.\n 2. (a) If the state's plan makes provision for services to be provided\nto eligible persons cared for in certain state institutions or\nfacilities, the department, or other appropriate state department or\nagency acting pursuant to an agreement with the department, shall\nfurnish services to such persons.\n (b) There shall be such cooperative arrangements, between and among\nthe department, and the state departments of health, mental hygiene,\neducation and other appropriate state departments and agencies as shall\nbe necessary to assure that there will be compliance with federal law\nand regulation and that the objectives of this title will be effectively\naccomplished.\n (c) Services for the aged, blind or disabled persons shall be\nadministered uniformly throughout the state, except when otherwise\nrequired or permitted by the department which shall first obtain the\napproval of the secretary of health, education and welfare.\n