§ 252. Responsibility. 1. Except as provided in subdivision two of
this section or any other provisions of this chapter, each social
services district shall furnish services to the persons eligible
therefor who reside in its territory, subject to reimbursement by the
state in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and to
supervision by the department.

2. (a) If the state's plan makes provision for services to be provided
to eligible persons cared for in certain state institutions or
facilities, the department, or other appropriate state department or
agency acting pursuant to an agreement with the department, shall
furnish services to such persons.

(b) There shall be such cooperative arrangements, between and among
the department, and the state departments of health, mental hygiene,
education and other appropriate state departments and agencies as shall
be necessary to assure that there will be compliance with federal law
and regulation and that the objectives of this title will be effectively
accomplished.

(c) Services for the aged, blind or disabled persons shall be
administered uniformly throughout the state, except when otherwise
required or permitted by the department which shall first obtain the
approval of the secretary of health, education and welfare.