Project Sunlight
New York State law requires that employees who have the authority to make or influence procurement/contracts decisions report all substantive “appearances” with non-government entities (both individuals and firms) regarding one of five designated categories to an on-line searchable database within five days of the appearance if the cost of the procurement/contract could be more than $25,000. All entries will be published on a public-facing website.
Five designated categories:
- Procurement of State contract for real property, goods, or services over $25,000,
- rate-making,
- regulatory matters,
- judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, and
- rule-making per the State Administrative Procedures
What is not reported:
- Written communication – faxes, letters, or emails are not appearances
- Phone calls – phone calls are not appearances. ONLY in-person and video conference appearances are reported
- Under threshold amount – contacts related to procurements under $25,000