2006 New York Code - Character And Adequacy Of Services.

 
    §  255. Character and adequacy of services. 1. It shall be the duty of
  social services officials, insofar  as  funds  are  available  for  that
  purpose,  to  provide  adequately  for  services  for the aged, blind or
  disabled in accordance with the  provisions  of  this  title  and  other
  applicable  provisions of law. Local funds need not be made available in
  excess of the amount necessary to equal state funds  made  available  to
  such district or limited pursuant to law.
    2.  The  amount and nature of the services and the manner of providing
  them, shall be determined by the  social  services  officials  with  due
  regard  to  the conditions existing in each case, and in accordance with
  the regulations of the department.
    3. Services which may be provided to persons who  are  under  care  in
  private  or public institutions or facilities shall be furnished only in
  such institutions and facilities as  are  operated  in  compliance  with
  applicable provisions of this chapter or other laws.
    4.  Services under this title shall not include any which are required
  to be furnished as  medical  assistance  pursuant  to  title  eleven  of
  article five.
    5.  Local  social  services  districts  shall  be authorized, with the
  approval of the department, to station local social  services  employees
  at  federal  social  security  offices  for  the  purpose  of  providing
  information and referral services relating to emergency  assistance  for
  adults and social services to eligible persons.