New York State social services commissioner

E62783

The New York State social services commissioner is the top state official responsible for overseeing and administering public assistance, child welfare, and other social service programs across New York.

Jump to: Statements Referenced by

Statements (43)

Predicate Object
instanceOf executive branch position
public office
state government position
appointedBy Governor of New York
collaboratesWith New York State Department of Health
New York State Department of Education
surface form: New York State Education Department

local social services commissioners in New York State
country United States of America
hasAuthorityOver statewide social services regulations in New York State
jurisdiction U.S. state of New York
surface form: State of New York
legalBasis New York Social Services Law
levelOfGovernment state
mayIssue administrative directives to local social services districts
oversees New York State Office of Children and Family Services
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
participatesIn New York State budget process for social services programs
partOf Government of the State of New York
surface form: Executive Department of the State of New York
primaryGoal provision of assistance and protection to vulnerable populations in New York State
reportsTo Governor of New York
requires experience in public administration
expertise in social welfare policy
responsibleFor administration of SNAP in New York State
administration of adoption services in New York State
administration of adult protective services in New York State
administration of cash assistance programs in New York State
administration of child welfare programs in New York State
administration of foster care programs in New York State
administration of homeless assistance programs in New York State
administration of public assistance programs in New York State
coordination of child protective services policy in New York State
coordination of services for low‑income families in New York State
coordination of services for older adults in New York State
coordination of services for people with disabilities in New York State
development of statewide social services policy in New York State
ensuring compliance with federal social services regulations in New York State
ensuring delivery of emergency assistance to eligible residents in New York State
implementation of state and federal social services laws in New York State
oversight of child care subsidy programs in New York State
oversight of domestic violence service programs funded by the state
oversight of local social services districts in New York State
oversight of welfare‑to‑work initiatives in New York State
sector social services
workLocation Albany
surface form: Albany, New York

Referenced by (1)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

New York State government officials includesOffice New York State social services commissioner