N.Y. Executive Law § 159-f: Functions, powers and duties of the secretary

§ 159-f. Functions, powers and duties of the secretary. The secretary

or his duly authorized officers or employees, shall have the following

functions, powers and duties:

1. To act as the official agent of the state for the purpose of

administering, carrying out and otherwise cooperating with the federal

government in connection with the federal community services block grant

act of 1981, as amended;

2. To allocate federal community services block grant funds pursuant

to contracts with recipients of such funds in the manner required by

federal law and regulation;

3. To assist the governor in applying for the state's allocation under

the federal community services block grant act, including the

fulfillment of any planning requirements;

4. To cooperate with the legislature in conducting hearings required

by the federal community services block grant act; and

5. To monitor and evaluate the use of funds received by the state

pursuant to the federal community services block grant act.