N.Y. Social Services Law § 255: Character and adequacy of services

§ 255. Character and adequacy of services. 1. It shall be the duty of

social services officials, insofar as funds are available for that

purpose, to provide adequately for services for the aged, blind or

disabled in accordance with the provisions of this title and other

applicable provisions of law. Local funds need not be made available in

excess of the amount necessary to equal state funds made available to

such district or limited pursuant to law.

2. The amount and nature of the services and the manner of providing

them, shall be determined by the social services officials with due

regard to the conditions existing in each case, and in accordance with

the regulations of the department.

3. Services which may be provided to persons who are under care in

private or public institutions or facilities shall be furnished only in

such institutions and facilities as are operated in compliance with

applicable provisions of this chapter or other laws.

4. Services under this title shall not include any which are required

to be furnished as medical assistance pursuant to title eleven of

article five.

5. Local social services districts shall be authorized, with the

approval of the department, to station local social services employees

at federal social security offices for the purpose of providing

information and referral services relating to emergency assistance for

adults and social services to eligible persons.