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In coalition with Human Services Council, New York Council of Nonprofits, The New York Legal Services Coalition and Nonprofit New York, Nonprofit Westchester is seeking to make critical changes to advance fair and equitable contracting with New York State. The State has long contracted with nonprofits to provide essential services to communities across New York. But persistent delays in payment, an over-reliance on nonprofits to front costs, and a burdensome contracting process have undermined the sector’s stability for decades, weakened the system of care for those most in need and utilized tax payer dollars inefficiently.
Bills (S7001 Mayer/A7616 Paulin) passed unanimously in the NY State Senate and Assembly offer a solution by making changes to the Prompt Contracting Law to help ensure nonprofits can keep providing critical services by:
SIGN ON to Ask Governor Hochul to Pass this Commonsense Legislation » Read the Sign On Letter Here See the list of organizations that have already signed on here Check Out the Supporting Documents and Additional Call to Actions Below |
| Contracting Coalition Briefing on Oct. 3rd - “Help Improve NYS Contracts for All Nonprofits”Nonprofit Westchester was proud to collaborate with the Human Services Council, NYCON, the New York Legal Services Coalition, and Nonprofit New York for the webinar, “Help Improve NYS Contracts for All Nonprofits,” on Friday, October 3rd. The session focused on strategies to ensure Governor Hochul signs prompt contracting legislation (A7616/S7001) into law—an important step toward strengthening and supporting the nonprofit sector across New York State. (Password to recording: #Jq@IQ71) Read Slides » Watch Recording » |
| Nonprofit Prompt Contracting Legislation Receives Support from Westchester's Business SectorWe truly appreciate the support from the Business Council of Westchester and the Westchester County Association, two of Westchester's largest business membership organizations, for urging the Governor to support bill S7001 Mayer/A7616 Paulin on nonprofit contracting. Read BCW Letter of Support » Read WCA Letter of Support » |
 | New York State Legislature Passes Amy Paulin and Shelley Mayer Bill to Ensure Nonprofits Get Paid On Time and Stay AfloatAssemblywoman Amy Paulin (D–New Rochelle) and State Senator Shelley B. Mayer (D–Westchester) announced the passage of their bill, A.7616/S.7001, in both the New York State Assembly and Senate—an urgently needed victory for New York’s nonprofit sector and the millions of residents who rely on its services. The bill, which now awaits the Governor’s signature, reforms New York’s Prompt Contracting Law to ensure nonprofits are paid on time, treated fairly, and equipped to continue delivering essential safety net services across the state. Read Press Release » |
 | New York State Nonprofit UnitJoin NPW in attending the Governor’s Not-For-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee, part of the New York State Nonprofit Unit, and help advance state-level contracting efforts. The Unit works with State Agencies and New York nonprofits to interpret and clarify state regulations, and connect nonprofits to State decision-makers. Learn More » |
| White Paper: Nonprofits in PerilThis white paper titled "Nonprofits in Peril: Common Sense Solutions to Stop Jeopardizing Critial Services for New Yorkers" was prepared by Human Services Council, New York Council of Nonprofits, The New York Legal Services Coalition and Nonprofit New York, Nonprofit Westchester. Read Here » |
| One Pager: Nonprofits in PerilThe One-Pager of the white paper: "Nonprofits in Peril: Common Sense Solutions to Stop Jeopardizing Critial Services for New Yorkers". Read Here » |
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| Press Release on White PaperThe following press release was sent on May 21st announcing the white paper titled "Nonprofits in Peril: Common Sense Solutions to Stop Jeopardizing Critial Services for New Yorkers". Read Here » |
 | State Contracting Story BankThis story bank is designed to gather firsthand accounts of the challenges associated with contracting in New York State, particularly within the nonprofit sector. By collecting these stories, we aim to shed light on the real-world impacts and consequences that these contracting issues have on organizations and the communities they serve. This is ANONYMOUS. Read Here » |
| Social Media ContentUse the social media posts linked below to support nonprofit contracting. Read Here » |
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