New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10881

Introduced
4/8/26  

Caption

Provides greater accountability in how contracts are procured by the state; provides that contracts comply with conflict of interest laws.

Impact

If enacted, A10881 will significantly impact state laws regarding procurement by requiring detailed documentation of decisions made during the contract awarding process, particularly for single-source contracts. State agencies will need to provide justifications that detail the basis for any such procurements, including compliance with fair practices. Moreover, the bill enhances reporting requirements, compelling agencies to disclose how many single-source contracts were awarded, which adds an additional layer of accountability and transparency within the procurement framework.

Summary

Bill A10881 seeks to enhance accountability in state contract procurement processes. By amending the state finance law, the bill aims to impose stricter regulations on how contracts are awarded by state agencies. One key provision allows for increased scrutiny in single-source procurements and mandates that decisions comply with existing conflict of interest laws. The overarching goal is to ensure that the procurement process is fair, equitable, and transparent, thereby fostering public trust in government spending decisions.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding the implications of A10881. Some lawmakers and stakeholders may be concerned about potential bureaucratic hurdles introduced by the increased requirements for documentation and oversight. Critics could argue that these additional layers may delay necessary procurements, especially in emergency situations that require swift action. However, proponents of the bill contend that the trade-off in accountability justifies any perceived delays, asserting that increased transparency ultimately leads to better governance and the prevention of corruption.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A10461

Requires contractors and subcontractors disclose any potential personal or professional relationship with public servants and requires such contractor and subcontractor state they are in compliance with conflict of interest laws.

NY S05756

Creates a transparency database for contracted not-for-profit organizations; provides such database will include those that are in the process of being approved for contracts, that have received certificates of approval, are approved for contracts, have received renewal contracts, or have been the recipient of fully-executed contracts with the state of New York.

NY A07616

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts and advance payments and interest for such contracts; repeals provisions relating to interest payments.

NY LD1560

An Act to Address Conflicts of Interest with Municipal Contracts

NY S05048

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY A00979

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY HB683

Revise local government conflict of interest laws for contracted projects

NY A09544

Provides that the governor shall designate staff within their office to act as a liaison to the chair of the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee to assist such advisory committee's interactions with state agencies; provides that the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee shall have the ability to request information from state agencies for reporting purposes and such state agencies shall provide such information to the chair of the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee.

NY HB6658

BASIC Act Ban on Self-Interested Contracting Act

NY A11201

Amends provisions of law from making it mandatory to optional that where the purchase of services by state agencies be conducted in a manner that accords second priority to centralized contracts meeting form, function and utility required by such agency, third priority to agency or multi-agency contracts and fourth priority to other means of contracting.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.