Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of proposed regulations which were prepared by various programs within the Department of Social Services and sent to central counsel's office for review and filing with the New York State Department of State. The files include the draft and final text of proposed regulations; prepared regulatory flexibility and impact statements consistent with the State Administrative Procedures Act; comments on the proposals from the program units, other agencies, and the general public; and comments and legal opinions on the regulations from central counsel's office staff.

Subjects of note in these records include medical services, rules and regulations of day care and family care centers, child welfare, youth facilities, food stamp programs, alcoholism and drug abuse rehabilitation and support, and foster care.