New York Social Services Law Title 2 - PUBLIC WELFARE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND CARE
61 - Social Services Districts.
For the purpose of administration of public assistance and care the state shall be divided into county and city social services districts as follows: 1....
62 - Responsibility for Public Assistance and Care.
1. Subject to reimbursement in the cases hereinafter provided for, each public welfare district shall be responsible for the assistance and care of any person...