New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter B - Public Assistance
Article 4 - Services to Individuals
Part 387 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Section 387.0 - Applicability; responsibilities of the department and local social services department
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) In accordance with sections 29 and 95 of the Social Services Law, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) within the department of Family Assistance is the agent of the United States Department of Agriculture for the purposes of participation in the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp Program. Since Federal regulations govern the rights, entitlements, duties and obligations of recipients, this Part constitutes OTDA's instructions to the social services districts in the implementation of Federal regulations.
(b) Any reference in any Department of Family Assistance or social services district form, notice, contract, policy, directive, document or electronic media to:
