Legislation

§ 146. Approval of comptroller. The comptroller shall not approve or
file any procurement contract for the acquisition of goods or services
in the amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars or more unless
notice as provided in section one hundred forty-two of this article
shall first have been published in the procurement opportunities
newsletter at least fifteen business days prior to the date on which a
bid or proposal was due. Provided, however, such requirement of
publication of advance notice shall not apply to contracts exempt from
such requirement under section one hundred forty-four of this article;
provided further, that the comptroller shall not be required to
disapprove a contract if such comptroller determines that there has been
substantial compliance with the requirements of section one hundred
forty-two and section one hundred forty-three of this article. The
foregoing provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit, in
any manner, the right of the comptroller to demand evidence of adequate
competition or such other proofs as such comptroller may require in the
discharge of such comptroller's responsibilities pursuant to section one
hundred twelve of the state finance law or any other provision of law.