New York Consolidated Laws, Navigation Law - NAV § 180. Administrator of the fund

1. To represent the state in meetings with the alleged discharger and claimants concerning liability for the discharge and amount of the claims;

2. To determine if hearings are needed to settle particular claims filed by injured persons;

3. To convene hearings;

4. To certify the amount of claims and names of claimants to the state comptroller;

5. To disburse moneys from the fund for cleanup and removal costs pursuant to a certification of claims by the commissioner.