2587 - Program approval. - New York Statutes

§ 2587. Program approval. 1. Eligible institutions seeking cash assistance under the program shall submit an application to the commissioner. Such application shall be in a format and quantity determined by the commissioner, and shall include: (a) a general description of the proposed program; (b) a copy of a valid license or other approval issued by the department, the department of social services or other state agency to provide or sponsor child or adult day care programs; and (c) such other information as required by the commissioner. 2. The commissioner shall not approve an eligible institution for receipt of cash assistance under this title unless the applicant: (a) accepts final administrative and financial responsibility for management of an effective food service; (b) possesses a valid license or other approval issued by the department, the department of social services or other state agency to operate or sponsor child or adult day care programs; (c) has not been seriously deficient in its operation of the program or any other program specified in federal law, rule or regulation; (d) demonstrates that it will provide adequate supervisory and operational personnel for overall monitoring and management of the program; and (e) meets standards prescribed in federal law, rule or regulation. 3. The commissioner shall provide written notice of approval or disapproval of the proposed application to the applicant.