Bill > S05756

This bill creates a mandatory transparency database for not-for-profit organizations that contract with the state of New York, to be developed and maintained by the state comptroller. The database will include organizations at various stages of contract approval, from those in the process of being approved to those with fully-executed contracts, and will be publicly accessible online. Users will be able to search the database by year, issue area, location (including senate and assembly districts), and organization name, with each entry including a brief description of the contract's purpose. The comptroller is required to keep the database up-to-date, working with relevant state agencies like the office of the attorney general to collect and maintain accurate data. The bill mandates that this public database must be operational and accessible no later than January 1, 2026, with the goal of promoting transparency, accountability, and accessibility in state contracting with not-for-profit organizations. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5756