New York Laws
Article 61 - Federal Aid
61.03 - Department Is Authorized State Agency.


The department shall be the authority, when designated by the
governor, to supervise and administer financial or technical assistance
as the designee under a state plan or as may be required by federal
legislation making such assistance available for programs or activities
in mental health, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, drug
addiction, and other areas under the department's jurisdiction and
control.