Bill > S06809

This bill aims to restore the oversight of certain contracts by the state comptroller. It amends the State Finance Law and the Education Law to address the following key provisions: 1. It requires state agencies, departments, boards, officers, commissions, or institutions to obtain approval from the state comptroller before executing contracts exceeding $50,000, except for contracts established through the Office of General Services. 2. It grants the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) trustees the authority to make certain purchases, execute service contracts, and contract for printing up to $50,000 without prior approval from the state. The bill also allows these institutions to negotiate annual increases to these dollar limits with the state comptroller. 3. It repeals several provisions related to the exemption of SUNY and CUNY from the state comptroller's oversight, effectively restoring the comptroller's review of their contracts. The bill also makes technical corrections and related provisions to ensure the proper oversight of state contracts.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6809