New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 2 - Family and Children's Services
Part 427 - STANDARDS OF PAYMENT FOR FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN
Section 427.9 - Requests for adjustment in State reimbursement

The social services district and/or an authorized agency may request an adjustment of maximum payments on which State reimbursement for foster care of children shall be made by submitting a request, for consultation up to a 30-day period after maximum State aid rates are published. The consultation period shall begin when the department receives a letter requesting consultation and extend until an agreement has been reached, or the department has rendered a decision. If an agreement is not reached within 30 days from initiation of consultation, a formal appeals conference may be requested. If the social services district and/or authorized foster care agency has not taken advantage of the consultation period, it will not be entitled to a formal appeal.