N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 615.3
(a) If an individual is eligible, pursuant to law, regulation or direction of the department, for temporary assistance as a result of events of an emergency nature which would not otherwise make the individual eligible for comparable assistance, reimbursement may be claimed for as-sistance rendered to the individual in accordance with the instructions of the department.
(5) the district did not substantially comply with the claiming instructions of the department.
(c) Emergency assistance to needy families with children.
Emergency assistance to needy families with children (EAF) shall be subject to reimbursement if provided in accordance with the requirements of section 350-j of the Social Services Law and regulations of the department. Reimbursement may be denied if:
(5) the district did not substantially comply with the claiming instructions of the department.
(d) Other emergency or interim assistance.
Emergency, temporary, interim or other extraordinary assistance provided to individuals may be reimbursed in accordance with applicable State, Federal or other law when claimed in accordance with department instructions.
(b) Emergency assistance for adults.
Emergency assistance for aged, blind and disabled persons (EAA) which, if not granted, would endanger the health, safety and welfare of such persons shall be subject to reimbursement if provided in accordance with the requirements of title 8 of article 5 of the Social Services Law and regulations of the department. Reimbursement for EAA may be denied if: