Section 252. Responsibility

1.  Except as provided in subdivision two of
  this section or any  other  provisions  of  this  chapter,  each  social
  services  district  shall  furnish  services  to  the  persons  eligible
  therefor who reside in its territory, subject to  reimbursement  by  the
  state  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  this  chapter,  and to
  supervision by the department.
    2. (a) If the state's plan makes provision for services to be provided
  to  eligible  persons  cared  for  in  certain  state  institutions   or
  facilities,  the  department,  or  other appropriate state department or
  agency acting pursuant  to  an  agreement  with  the  department,  shall
  furnish services to such persons.
    (b)  There  shall  be such cooperative arrangements, between and among
  the department, and the state departments  of  health,  mental  hygiene,
  education  and other appropriate state departments and agencies as shall
  be necessary to assure that there will be compliance  with  federal  law
  and regulation and that the objectives of this title will be effectively
  accomplished.
    (c)  Services  for  the  aged,  blind  or  disabled  persons  shall be
  administered uniformly  throughout  the  state,  except  when  otherwise
  required  or  permitted  by  the department which shall first obtain the
  approval of the secretary of health, education and welfare.