In brief
Department of Social Services is listed by nyc.gov under mayoral agencies. It goes by DSS.
Led by Erin Dalton, Commissioner.
Reports to Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.
What it does
Administers SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and homeless services. Includes the Human Resources Administration and Department of Homeless Services.
As described on bkcb6.app.
Name, leadership, reporting line and links from the official nyc.gov agency directory feed. Agency leadership changes; the official site is the final word.
NYC Agency Directory · Who Represents You · The Government Hub
NYC Agency Directory · Who Represents You · The Government Hub