2006 New York Code - Office Is Authorized State Agency.

 
  § 25.13 Office is authorized state agency.
    (a)  The  office  when designated by the governor is the agency of the
  state to administer and/or supervise the state plan or plans  concerning
  substance  abuse services specified in the federal drug abuse office and
  treatment act of nineteen hundred seventy-two and to cooperate with  the
  duly  designated  federal  authorities  charged  with the administration
  thereof.
    (b) The office and all entities to which it provides financial support
  shall do all that is required and shall render necessary cooperation  to
  ensure optimum use of federal aid for substance abuse services.
    (c)  The  commissioner is authorized and empowered to take such steps,
  not inconsistent with law, as  may  be  necessary  for  the  purpose  of
  procuring  for  the  people  of  this  state  all  of  the  benefits and
  assistance, financial and otherwise, provided, or to be provided for, by
  or pursuant to any act of congress relating to substance abuse services.