N.Y. Economic Development Law § 146

§ 146. Approval of comptroller. The comptroller shall not approve or\nfile any procurement contract for the acquisition of goods or services\nin the amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars or more unless\nnotice as provided in section one hundred forty-two of this article\nshall first have been published in the procurement opportunities\nnewsletter at least fifteen business days prior to the date on which a\nbid or proposal was due. Provided, however, such requirement of\npublication of advance notice shall not apply to contracts exempt from\nsuch requirement under section one hundred forty-four of this article;\nprovided further, that the comptroller shall not be required to\ndisapprove a contract if such comptroller determines that there has been\nsubstantial compliance with the requirements of section one hundred\nforty-two and section one hundred forty-three of this article. The\nforegoing provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit, in\nany manner, the right of the comptroller to demand evidence of adequate\ncompetition or such other proofs as such comptroller may require in the\ndischarge of such comptroller's responsibilities pursuant to section one\nhundred twelve of the state finance law or any other provision of law.\n