(a)   make agreements for  supplies  and  commodities  needed  in  the
administration  of  assistance and care, under which local welfare units
may, subject to the approval of the department, purchase  such  supplies
and commodities; and
  (b)  in accordance with requisitions duly approved by the commissioner
of general services, purchase as the agent of local welfare units and on
their  request,  supplies or commodities needed in the administration of
assistance and care and  make  payments  therefor  after  making  proper
deductions  from  state  reimbursements  due the local units which avail
themselves of the provisions of this subdivision.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Department and State Board of Social Welfare
5 - Department of Social Welfare.
11 - Commissioner of Social Services.
13 - Organization of the Department.
16 - Offices of the Department.
17 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.
20 - Powers and Duties of the Department.
20-A - Local Personnel; Limitations on Department's Power.
20-B - Plan for In-Home Care of Senior Citizens.
20-D - Training of Direct Care Workers in Adverse Childhood Experiences.
21 - Welfare Management System.
21-A - Electronic Benefit Transfer System.
22 - Appeals and Fair Hearings; Judicial Review.
31 - Fellowships and Scholarships for Local and State Public Welfare Employees.
33 - Contracts for Supplies and Commodities Needed in the Administration of Assistance.
34 - General Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.
34-A - Services Planning Requirements.
36-A - Department Research and Demonstration Projects.
36-B - Local Flexibility Incentive Pilot Program.
36-C - Savings Plan for the City of New York.
37 - Reports of and to Department.