N.Y. Social Services Law § 86-a: City public welfare funds

§ 86-a. City public welfare funds. The taxes levied for public

assistance and care in a city, or in a city public welfare district,

shall be paid to the city treasurer, or the commissioner of finance in

the city of New York, and disbursed in accordance with the provisions of

law relating to such city for the payment of bills and claims, provided

such provisions of law are not inconsistent with the provisions of this

chapter.