Section 2588. Reimbursement

1.  The  total  amount  of cash assistance
  provided pursuant to this title  shall  be  limited  to  the  amount  of
  federal funds appropriated for the program.
    2.  Eligible  institutions  approved  by  the commissioner pursuant to
  section two thousand five hundred eighty-seven of this  title  shall  be
  reimbursed  for  meals, preparation of meals and administrative expenses
  when provided to children and adults in amounts specified under  federal
  law,  rule or regulation and consistent with the application as approved
  by the commissioner. In the event  that  eligible  institutions  request
  advance  payment  for  meals,  preparation  of  meals  or administrative
  expenses in accordance  with  federal  law,  rule  or  regulation,  such
  advance  shall  be  paid if it is consistent with state and federal law,
  rule or regulation and the application as approved by the commissioner.