Bill > A01348

This bill introduces new requirements for public housing authorities in New York City, particularly for contracts under $50,000, aimed at preventing procurement corruption and ensuring responsible use of public funds. The legislation mandates that housing authorities develop comprehensive internal policies for procuring materials, supplies, and services that are not subject to sealed bid requirements, with the goals of promoting cost-effectiveness, transparency, and preventing fraud. Specifically, the bill requires authorities in cities with over one million residents to create an interactive procurement corruption prevention training program for employees, which covers topics like legal statutes related to bribes, criminal liabilities, and reporting obligations. The bill also requires authorities to develop a schedule of reasonable costs for common services, conduct semiannual audits of contracts, display anti-bribery signage, and report any contract irregularities to the city's department of investigation. Vendors must now complete a training program and sign an acknowledgement form about the criminality of offering bribes before being placed on pre-qualified bidder lists. Additionally, employees have a mandatory duty to report any known corrupt or criminal activities, with potential penalties for failure to do so. The law is designed to increase accountability, reduce the potential for corruption, and ensure that public funds are used prudently and economically.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1348