N.Y. Judiciary Law § 474-b: Attorney retainer statements

§ 474-b. Attorney retainer statements. The office of court

administation shall make available to the department of social services

copies of retainer statements or closing statements filed with the

office of court administration pursuant to the rules of the appellate

divisions, or relevant information contained therein, for the purpose of

enabling the department to compare a list of parties against the

department's public assistance and medical assistance recipient listings

in order for the department to determine the potential for recovery of

such assistance paid, consistent with applicable law.