N.Y. Lab. Law § 21-A
The industrial commissioner is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the appropriate agencies of the United States, whereby, in accordance with a law of the United States, the commissioner shall cooperate with such appropriate agencies of the United States in the administration and operation of programs of vocational training or retraining, or the development of job skills, authorized by such law.
The commissioner shall cooperate with other departments, divisions and agencies of the state in connection with any such programs and perform such acts and exercise such powers as may be necessary to entitle the state to receive benefits under such agreement. The commissioner is further authorized to receive and disburse funds from the United States or any agency thereof, in accordance with any such agreement.
N.Y. Lab. Law § 21-A