§ 580-703 Relationship of office of temporary and disability assistance to United States central authority

This rule explains which state agency handles child support cases that involve other countries under an international agreement called the Convention. New York's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is the state agency chosen by the U.S. government to carry out certain duties related to this international agreement.

The rule also makes clear that local social services districts in New York still have their own authority. Even though the state office handles specific Convention-related tasks, local districts can still do anything else they're normally allowed to do under New York law. This means families dealing with support cases that cross international borders may work with both the state office and their local district, depending on what needs to be done.