New York A02496 amends the state finance law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the.

New York A02496 amends the state finance law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the preferred source exemption for state purchasing. This means that state agencies, political subdivisions, or public benefit corporations with their own purchasing offices can prioritize purchases from these entities. The commissioner of education approves these entities, and they must perform at least 50% of the work. The commissioner may also request audits and examinations of these entities to determine costs and efficiency.

New York A02496 amends the state finance law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the.

New York A02496 amends the state finance law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the preferred source exemption for state purchasing. This means that state agencies, political subdivisions, or public benefit corporations with their own purchasing offices can prioritize purchases from these entities. The commissioner of education approves these entities, and they must perform at least 50% of the work. The commissioner may also request audits and examinations of these entities to determine costs and efficiency.