N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1299-t: Contracts

§ 1299-t. Contracts. The authority shall promulgate regulations

pursuant to the state administrative procedure act governing the award

of all contracts for public work and all purchase contracts, including

the procurement of supplies, material and equipment; personal and

professional service contracts; emergency purchases; and advertising.

Prior to promulgating such regulations, the authority shall submit the

proposed regulations for comment to the chief executive officers and

county legislatures of Erie county and Niagara county. The authority

shall also establish internal controls necessary to insure compliance

with these regulations. The authority shall retain independent auditors

to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of such internal controls.