N.Y. Exec. Law § 50

§ 50. Referral of evidence. 1. Upon the discovery of evidence of the\ncommission of a crime by any person, the welfare inspector general shall\nrefer such evidence to the district attorney of the county in which the\nalleged crime occurred, for the appropriate action of such district\nattorney.\n 2. Upon the discovery of evidence of a violation by a social services\nofficial or employee of the laws, rules or regulations of the state\nregarding welfare administration, the welfare inspector general shall\nrefer such evidence to the state commissioner of social services for\nappropriate action of such commissioner.\n