N.Y. Social Services Law § 301 (2026)

§ 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.