N.Y. Social Services Law § 252: Responsibility

§ 252. Responsibility. 1. Except as provided in subdivision two of

this section or any other provisions of this chapter, each social

services district shall furnish services to the persons eligible

therefor who reside in its territory, subject to reimbursement by the

state in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and to

supervision by the department.

2. (a) If the state's plan makes provision for services to be provided

to eligible persons cared for in certain state institutions or

facilities, the department, or other appropriate state department or

agency acting pursuant to an agreement with the department, shall

furnish services to such persons.

(b) There shall be such cooperative arrangements, between and among

the department, and the state departments of health, mental hygiene,

education and other appropriate state departments and agencies as shall

be necessary to assure that there will be compliance with federal law

and regulation and that the objectives of this title will be effectively

accomplished.

(c) Services for the aged, blind or disabled persons shall be

administered uniformly throughout the state, except when otherwise

required or permitted by the department which shall first obtain the

approval of the secretary of health, education and welfare.