N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 489.5
(3) The local department shall notify the appropriate regional office of the department of any uncertified homes which reasonably appear to be family-type homes for adults and shall, upon the request of the department, inspect any such homes.
(b) Enforcement.
At the request of the department, the local district shall participate in hearings or other enforcement related activities.
(a) Inspection.