New York Laws
Title 7 - Services for the Aged, Blind or Disabled
256 - Investigation of Applications.

§ 256. Investigation of applications. Whenever an application for
services is made, an investigation and record shall be promptly made of
the circumstances of the applicant in accordance with regulations of the
department. The object of such investigation shall be to ascertain the
facts supporting the application and to obtain such other information as
may be required by the department.