N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 23, § 2.1 – Applicability.

(a) This Part applies to the New York State Department of Financial Services (department) adjudicatory proceedings, as defined in State Administrative Procedure Act section 102.3, commenced on or after the effective date of this Part or an applicable amendment thereto, except it shall not apply to:
1. (1) a rulemaking proceeding;
2. (2) an employee disciplinary action or other personnel action pursuant to Civil Service Law article 5;
3. (3) a public hearing for the purpose of acquiring information or evaluating an application or a transaction; or
4. (4) proceedings pursuant to Insurance Law section 4308, which shall be governed by the provisions of such section.
(b) Adjudicatory proceedings before the department shall be conducted as provided by the Financial Services Law and the regulations promulgated there under and shall be in accordance and consistent with the procedures that apply under the State Administrative Procedure Act.