N.Y. SOS Law § 91
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Estimates and appropriations in city public welfare districts
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§ 91. Estimates and appropriations in city public welfare districts.\nThe city commissioner of public welfare shall present to the mayor or\nother authority provided by law in such city an itemized estimate of the\namount of money needed for the ensuing year for the administration of\nthe city public welfare district and for public assistance and care.\nThe legislative body of the city public welfare district shall\nappropriate the amount necessary for such purpose and shall cause taxes\nto be levied for the amount of such appropriation.\n Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prevent the\nfinancing of any such expenditure, in whole or in part, pursuant to the\nlocal finance law.\n
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