N.Y. Economic Development Law § 146: Approval of comptroller

§ 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.