N.Y. Social Services Law § 29: Federal agency

§ 29. Federal agency. The department, with the approval of the

governor, may accept a designation from, and act as, the agent of the

federal security agency or other duly authorized federal agency in the

administration of relief and related activities, activities affecting

the welfare of individuals and communities, and the disbursement or

expenditure of federal funds or commodities in relation thereto within

the state of New York.