N.Y. Work. Comp. Law § 240

§ 240. Non-liability of state. The special fund for disability\nbenefits created by section two hundred fourteen shall be the sole and\nexclusive source for the payment of benefits provided by sections two\nhundred seven and two hundred thirteen. The state of New York undertakes\nthe administration of the fund without any liability on the part of the\nstate beyond the amount of moneys actually collected and credited to the\nfund.\n