N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 250.14
(b) Upon the application of the Commissioner of Correctional Services, the Commissioner of Children and Family Services, the Commissioner of Mental Health or the Commissioner of Education, or a non-profit-making facilitating agency designated by one of the said commissioners pursuant to section 50.17(e) of this Part, and upon the recommendation of the State Procurement Council, the commissioner may: