Local Government Cost-Saving Measure Passes State Senate
From the Office of NYS Senator Betty Little
The State Senate today approved legislation (S.2947) that would continue a cooperative purchasing law, which enables local governments to utilize existing contracts of federal, state and local government agencies for the purchase of goods and services.
Little sponsored the original legislation in 2012. She said the law’s sunset date should be eliminated to help local governments better plan for future purchases with the opportunity to save local tax dollars.
Cooperative purchasing, also known as ‘piggy-backing’, is a procurement method in which a contract previously awarded to a government agency may be utilized by other government agencies on the same terms and conditions.
“This law has worked since its inception and, over time, as more local governments participate, it will work even better,” said Little. “The current sunset is 2019. Acting this year, rather than pushing up against the sunset date, makes sense for our local governments who otherwise will be left guessing whether or not the law will be renewed.”
The New York State School Boards Association, New York Conference of Mayors and New York State Association of Counties support the legislation.
A companion bill is sponsored by Assemblywoman Addie Jenne.
Posted: February 5th, 2018 under General News, State Government News.