Crumb v. Broadnax

Appeal, by permission, from an order of the Supreme Court (Connor, J.), entered August 15, 1990 in Albany County, which, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, inter alia, denied respondents’ motion to dismiss the petition for failure to exhaust administrative remedies.

Respondent Department of Civil Service (hereinafter respondent) issued an announcement of a competitive promotion examination for the position of medical assistance specialist III, which was open to qualified employees of the Department of Social Services. Under the portion of the announcement entitled "Selection”, it…