New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09855

Introduced
4/8/26  

Caption

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 proposed changes under S09855 would directly affect the financial operations of not-for-profit organizations engaging with the state. By requiring advance payments, not-for-profits can better manage cash flow and sustain their projects without facing immediate financial constraints. However, this legislation also sets conditions under which advance payments may be waived, particularly when federal funding sources are involved, highlighting the complexities of managing contracts that involve multiple funding streams.

Summary

Bill S09855 is a legislative proposal aimed at amending the state finance law regarding contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations. This bill mandates that when a state agency enters a new contract with a not-for-profit organization, an advance payment equal to twenty-five percent of the total contract award must be provided within thirty days of contract execution. This change is intended to ensure that not-for-profits have the necessary initial funding to cover their expenses and services provided in the early stages of the contract, thereby enhancing their operational capacity right from the start of the contractual relationship.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding S09855 is related to the modified requirements for contract modifications. The bill stipulates that minor modifications within specific budgetary thresholds do not require approval from the comptroller. This could lead to discussions on oversight and accountability in the management of public funds, with some arguing that it may reduce the necessary checks and balances needed to prevent misuse or misallocation of resources within not-for-profit contracts.

Companion Bills

NY A11179

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.

Previously Filed As

NY A11179

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.

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 S09761

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts.

NY A10741

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts.

NY S07001

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 S3805

Provides for State agencies to issue advanced payments to certified business enterprises awarded State contracts.

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 S09613

Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program to fund not-for-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, immigrant-serving organizations, senior-serving agencies, housing-based organizations, and other trusted community partners to conduct advance care planning education, outreach, and navigation.

NY S09397

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.

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.

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