I submitted a return and federal was rejected the return for name and social mismatch but NY accepted, I thought NY acceptance required federal acceptance.

[ljr]

That is usually the case. Especially when it comes to the social security numbers. Not sure why it went through. 

[Skylane]

NY is an independent state, Does not rely on Federal.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

You EFiled them together at the same time?  When I EF fed and state at once, if fed rejects, then state is auto rejected.  

[taxes96786]

Do you have a copy of client's SS card and did you file using the name and SS exactly as it shows on the card?

What was on the prior year return?