New York State Board of Social Welfare Litigation Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of investigative material, correspondence, legal documents, and hearing transcripts of the Board of Social Welfare relating to charitable institutions investigated for personal or financial malfeasance. These institutions provided for dependent, neglected, and delinquent children, as well as for the aged, indigent, disabled, and disadvantaged. Investigations occurred relating to allegations of abuse of dependents, discrimination, financial or licensing irregularities, or other problems.
Title
Litigation files
Quantity
3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1302
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetic by case title.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains investigative material, correspondence, legal documents, and transcripts of hearings in front of the Board of Social Welfare relating to charitable institutions investigated by the board for personal or financial malfeasance. These institutions provided for dependent, neglected, or delinquent children, as well as for the aged, indigent, disabled, and disadvantaged. Investigations occurred after the board was made aware of allegations of abuse of dependents, discrimination, financial or licensing irregularities, or other problems. Though the board largely confined its ultimate judgment to decide whether or not to revoke an institution's license to operate upon the conclusion of an investigation, records contain a few instances of cooperation with law enforcement as well.

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Access Restrictions

Most material in this series is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law pursuant to multiple federal and state laws.

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