N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 111-q

§ 111-q. Voiding of fraudulent transfers of income or property. The\ndepartment or a social services district, or its authorized\nrepresentative, after obtaining information that a debtor has\ntransferred income, property or other assets to avoid payment to a child\nsupport creditor shall, pursuant to article ten of the debtor and\ncreditor law (1) commence a proceeding to void such transfer; or (2)\nobtain a settlement that is in the best interests of the child support\ncreditor. Provided, however, that no settlement shall reduce or annul\nany arrears of child support which have accrued prior to the date of\nsettlement.\n