New York Consolidated Laws, Social Services Law - SOS § 301. Responsibility

1. Subject to reimbursement by the state, in accordance with the provisions of this title and regulations of the department, each social services district shall furnish emergency assistance to aged, blind and disabled persons eligible therefor who reside in such district.

2. Expenditures properly made by social services districts under this title, including costs of administration, shall be reimbursed by the state in an amount equal to one-half of such expenditures, after first deducting any federal funds properly received or to be received on account thereof.