Flushing Library Contract eBook

(8) in those cases where contracts have been changed pursuant to these Rules, a determination by the ACCO explaining good and sufficient cause for such contract change. Where such explanation pertains to a request for additional time to complete a new procurement to replace a current contract, the explanation shall state the date by which such new procurement will be completed.

(d) Date of Filing. The date of filing shall be the date by which all materials required in subdivision (c) above have been delivered to the Comptroller. Following such date of filing, any questions by the Comptroller regarding any item shall be responded to by the agency forthwith. (e) Exceptions. The requirement for registration prior to the effectiveness of the contract is waived under the following circumstances: (1) contracts awarded on an emergency basis; (2) contracts awarded on the basis of an accelerated procurement; and (3) contracts for the provisions of goods, services, or construction that are not to be paid for out of the City treasury or out of monies under the control of the City. However, within thirty days of awarding such a contract, the board of the entity awarding the contract shall file with the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee a copy of the contract and any related materials specified by the Mayor for inspection by the public and elected officials.(4) For contracts described in subdivisions (e)(1) and (2) above, the awarding agency shall, within thirty days of award, submit a copy of the contract (and such related materials as are included in subdivision (c) of this section) to the Comptroller for registration and for an audit of the procedures and of the basis for the determination of the need for an emergency or accelerated procurement. (f) Refusal of Comptroller to Register the Contract. Upon making a determination that there is a basis for refusing to register the contract, the Comptroller shall promptly notify the ACCO of that determination and return the contract to the ACCO.

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