N.Y. Social Services Law § 14: Employees; compensation

§ 14. Employees; compensation. In addition to his deputies, the

commissioner may appoint and remove from time to time, in accordance

with law and any applicable rules of the state civil service commission,

such employees as he may deem necessary for the efficient administration

of the department. The compensation of employees appointed by the

commissioner pursuant to this section shall be determined by him in

accordance with law.