N.Y. Social Services Law § 374-d: Authority to operate public institutions for children

§ 374-d. Authority to operate public institutions for children. A

social services official who is authorized to place children in family

homes and institutions, pursuant to section three hundred ninety-eight,

may be authorized by the department to operate public institutions for

children in compliance with regulations of the department, provided that

such official demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department the

need therefor and that suitable care is not otherwise available for

children under the care of such official. Such institutions shall be

subject to supervision, visitation and inspection by the department and

shall also be subject to visitation and inspection by the board.