Bill > A03965

This bill introduces several significant changes to the public housing law, focusing on alternative project delivery contracts and financial reporting for housing authorities. The bill defines "alternative project delivery contract" as a method of procuring construction services through competitive bidding, including construction manager and design-build approaches. It establishes a detailed two-step selection process for contractors, emphasizing best value, qualifications, and consideration of minority and women-owned businesses. The bill allows housing authorities to use various contract types, such as cost-plus guaranteed maximum price and lump sum contracts, with provisions to protect employee rights and existing collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the bill mandates annual financial reporting for municipal housing authorities, requiring a comprehensive accounting of funds received and spent, with these reports to be made publicly accessible on a website. The reporting aims to increase transparency by detailing funding sources, expenditures by program, and remaining funds, with the commissioner responsible for compiling and ensuring public access to these financial reports. The changes are designed to provide housing authorities with more flexibility in project delivery while maintaining accountability and transparency in their financial operations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3965