Provides information for people with questions about HEAP, Food stamps (SNAP), Temporary Assistance, denied benefits, and other benefits-related issues.

Supervises, maintains and develops affordable low- and moderate-income housing in the state through these programs:community development: administers housing development and community preservation programs, such as state and federal grants and loans to housing developers to partially finance construction or renovation of affordable housinghousing operations: oversees and regulates the state's public and publicly assisted rental housingrent administration: administers the rent regulation process for more than one million rent-regulated apartments in New York City and Albany, Erie, Nassau, Rensselaer, Rockland, Schenectady and Westchester Countiespolicy research and development: studies the long-term housing needs of the state and help develop appropriate policies

Regulates and provides technical assistance and training to probation departments in 57 counties and New York City; trains probation officers employed by these local agencies; and oversees and develops standards for alternatives to incarceration programs administered by government and not-for-profit organizations and agencies across the state. Also oversees and funds 20 county-based, Re-entry Task Forces, composed of community-based organizations that provide housing, treatment and employment services to individuals returning from state incarceration to their communities. ##REENTRY##

Eligibility for services is determined by the Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices (DDROs). Acts in a supporting role to DD State Operations Offices with regard to eligibility for others areas of statewide services including but not limited to: level of care determinations; clinical delivery and waiver service delivery; Article 16 clinics; quality improvement processes; review of audit reports for trend analysis; emergency preparedness; safety, security and maintenance; and implementation of OPWDD initiatives.

Provides a range of resources to help parents needing child care, people who want to start or are currently running child care programs, and anyone with a concern about the health or safety of a child in a day care program. Monitors and provides technical assistance to child care providers. Oversight is aimed at the provision of safe quality services.

The division examines, files and maintains numerous documents vital to business and state government including state and local laws, oaths of office, trademarks, certificates of incorporation, and Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 financing statements. The Division is also responsible for the authentication of public documents for use in other countries.

Regulates professional boxing and wrestling contests, matches, and exhibitions within the State of New York pursuant to Title 25 of the Unconsolidated Laws. Comprised of three members appointed by the governor, in addition to a physician, a Medical Advisory Board, and staff, SAC administers licenses, enforces rules and regulations, and ensures that medical and safety standards are being met. It provides training seminars for referees, judges, and inspectors, oversees hundreds of events annually across the state, and is committed to promoting and maintaining the health, safety and integrity of its regulated athletic activities.

Eligibility for services is determined by the Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices (DDROs). Acts in a supporting role to DD State Operations Offices with regard to eligibility for others areas of statewide services including but not limited to: level of care determinations; clinical delivery and waiver service delivery; Article 16 clinics; quality improvement processes; review of audit reports for trend analysis; emergency preparedness; safety, security and maintenance; and implementation of OPWDD initiatives.

Advocates for alcoholism and substance abuse services in Western NY. Contracts management of local programs receiving state funds. Provides regional planning for services, regulatory oversight to all licensed drug and alcohol programs, and oversight of prevention, recovery and housing services that provide OASAS services. Does NOT service individuals.

Oversees the establishment, maintenance and preservation of burial grounds for all nonprofit cemeteries in New York State.

Licenses over 800,000 individuals including real estate brokers, notaries, private investigators, and appearance enhancement professionals. Through its licensing and business filing capacities the division promotes business growth while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all New Yorkers.

Provides live educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention and mitigation; avoiding the latest scams; choosing and using credit wisely; and product safety.

Agency responsible for vehicle registration and operator licensing.change addressrenew registrationreplace registrationrenew license or identificationreplace license or identificationcustom platesinsuranceaccidentsboats, snowmobiles, ATVsMany functions can be done online at http://dmv.ny.gov/

Promotes New York agriculture, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards New York State's food supply, land, and livestock. Oversees the Division of Agricultural Development, Division of Food Safety and Inspection, Food Laboratory, The Great New York State Fair, Division of Land and Water Resources, Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services, Division of Plant Industry, Seed Testing Laboratory, Division of Weights and Measures, Division of Animal Industry.

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) oversees one of the nation's largest Substance Use Disorder systems of care in New York State with more than 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs serving over 680,000 individuals per year. This includes the direct operation of 12 Addiction Treatment Centers where our doctors, nurses, and clinical staff provide inpatient and residential services to approximately 8,000 individuals per year. OASAS is the single designated state agency responsible for the coordination of state-federal relations in the area of addiction services.Find the prevention provider directory at http://www.oasas.ny.gov/providerDirectory/index.cfmsearch_type=1

Supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, working with local governments and not-for-profit voluntary providers.Services include, but not limited to: advocacy; public education assistive/adaptive technology and environmental modifications caregiver training, family support services counseling day habilitation; employment, training, and vocational opportunities information and referral life planning, recreation residential opportunities respite service coordinationClinical services include: audiology, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, podiatry, psychology, social work and speech and language pathology.

Promotes a viable agricultural industry, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship and safeguards the food supply, including: agricultural protection and development animal industry food laboratory food safety and inspection kosher law enforcement milk control and dairy services plant industry Soil and Water Conservation Committee: protects New York's water resources from pollution through technical assistance, grant administration and programs and policies to guide and assist county Soil and Water Conservation Districts.New York State Fair: promotes and highlights New York State and its agriculture, commerce, arts and sciences through presentations at the New York State Fair.Statistics: provides important, usable and accurate statistical information and services.Weights & Measures Bureau: monitors measurement accuracy and uniformity in commerce.