Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.
Impact
The bill seeks to amend existing provisions of the state finance law that dictate how contracts with not-for-profit organizations are handled. By ensuring these organizations receive advance payments, it mitigates the fiscal pressure they often face while waiting for government contracts to be finalized. It also offers clarity regarding payments, as agencies must issue written directives and vouchers for such payments, thereby establishing a more structured process for funding disbursal.
Summary
Bill A11179 aims to amend the state finance law regarding contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations. A notable change is the requirement for state agencies to provide advance payments equal to 25% of the total award amount. This advance payment is intended to cover expenses incurred and services provided within the first quarter following the execution of the contract. This provision is designed to improve cash flow for not-for-profit organizations, allowing them to manage initial costs effectively until the formal contract is fully executed.
Contention
As with many legislative changes, A11179 may invite contention among stakeholders regarding its implementation and effectiveness. Although advocates argue that advance payments will significantly ease the financial burden faced by not-for-profit organizations, some may express concerns about the implications of federal funding conditions. If federal funds are involved in any contract, the terms may restrict the ability to provide such advance payments, complicating the funding landscape for various not-for-profit initiatives.
Same As
Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.
Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.
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.
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.
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.
Government administration, state and local agencies prohibited from contracting with media monitoring organizations and certain contractors and companies
Government administration, state and local agencies prohibited from contracting with media monitoring organizations and certain contractors and companies
Establishes an educator development workforce for the purpose of contracting with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce; authorizes the workforce to contract with EDHUBNY including performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls; authorizes collaboration with other state agencies; provides for an appropriation of $50 million.