N.Y. Social Services Law § 301: Responsibility

§ 301. Responsibility. 1. Subject to reimbursement by the state, in

accordance with the provisions of this title and regulations of the

department, each social services district shall furnish emergency

assistance to aged, blind and disabled persons eligible therefor who

reside in such district.

2. Expenditures properly made by social services districts under this

title, including costs of administration, shall be reimbursed by the

state in an amount equal to one-half of such expenditures, after first

deducting any federal funds properly received or to be received on

account thereof.