PROCUREMENT LOBBYING LAW
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
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3.5. How does §§ 139-j and 139-k of the State Finance Law apply to cooperative agreements involving agencies of other states where one Governmental Entity is subject to the requirements thereunder and the lead agency (agency awarding the contract) is not? Is the Governmental Entity that is subject to the Law still required to meet the obligations under the State Finance Law when seeking an Article of Procurement under that cooperative agreement? (Last Updated: 7/19/2023)
A: Although operating under a cooperative agreement involving agencies of other states, the Governmental Entity subject to the Law must proceed with the Governmental Procurement according to the requirements of §§ 139-j and 139-k of the State Finance Law.