Contract Type
A general categorization of a contract based on the type of goods,
services, or program provided under the contract.
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Amended End DateThe adjusted date a contract ends, after which the contractor may no longer provide the contractual goods or services. This data may not be available for State authority contracts.View the Glossary of TermsCentralized ContractA contract for commodities or services negotiated by the Office of General Services that can be used by State agencies or other users authorized by law.View the Glossary of TermsCommunity Projects Fund (Member Initiatives)A contract, commonly referred to as a member initiative, awarded by the legislature funded through the Community Projects Fund. Member initiatives may also be classified as Grant Contracts.View the Glossary of TermsContract NumberA number assigned by a State agency or authority to a contract to aid in identifying the contract. Contract numbers begin with letter prefixes, which provide a more detailed categorization of the contract.View the Glossary of TermsContract TypeA general categorization of a contract based on the type of goods, services, or program provided under the contract. View Contract TypesView the Glossary of TermsContract DescriptionA brief description of the goods or services being purchased under a contract.View the Glossary of TermsContract End DateThe date a contract ends, after which the contractor may no longer provide the contractual goods or services. This data may not be available for State authority contracts.View the Glossary of TermsContract NumberA number assigned by a State agency or authority to a contract to aid in identifying the contract. Contract numbers begin with letter prefixes, which provide a more detailed categorization of the contract.View the Glossary of TermsContract Start DateThe date a contract begins.View the Glossary of TermsContract TypeA general categorization of a contract based on the type of goods, services or program provided under the contract. View Contract TypesView the Glossary of TermsConverted ContractA converted contract is a contract that was approved before April 1, 2012 and has been transferred to the new Statewide Financial System now in use for all financial information. A converted contract combines information for both the original contract and any amendments to the original contract approved prior to April 1, 2012. Amendments after this date for converted contracts are displayed separately on the Open Book website. Detail about converted contracts prior to April 1, 2012 can be requested by contacting OSC.View the Glossary of TermsCurrent Contract AmountThe amount to be spent over the life of the contract, including adjustments as a result of amendments to the contract.View the Glossary of TermsDepartment/FacilityFor agencies with decentralized contract administration, the facility, campus, etc. administering the contract. Otherwise, the common name assigned to the Agency.View the Glossary of TermsDescriptionA brief description of the goods or services being purchased under the contract.View the Glossary of TermsExecution DateThe date a contract was signed by a State authority. Under New York State Public Authorities Law, contracts submitted to the Comptroller's Office for filing must be received within 60 days of execution.View the Glossary of TermsFiled SA Eligible - NewThis transaction type denotes a new State authority eligible contract that was filed by OSC.View the Glossary of TermsFiled SA Eligible – AmendmentThis transaction type denotes a State authority eligible contract amendment that was filed by OSC where the original contract was previously filed or approved by OSC.View the Glossary of TermsFiled SA Eligible – Amendment - No OriginalThis transaction type denotes a State authority eligible contract amendment that was filed by OSC where the original contract was not required to be filed or approved by OSC.View the Glossary of TermsFiled SA Exempt – AmendmentThis transaction type denotes a State authority exempt contract amendment that was filed by OSC where the original contract was previously filed or approved by OSC.View the Glossary of TermsFiled SA Exempt – Amendment - No OriginalThis transaction type denotes a State authority exempt contract amendment that was filed by OSC where the original contract was not required to be filed or approved by OSC.View the Glossary of TermsFiled SA Exempt – NewThis transaction type denotes a new State authority exempt contract that was filed by OSC.View the Glossary of TermsOriginal Contract Approved/Filed DateFor contracts subject to the Comptroller’s approval, the date the contract was approved by the Comptroller; and for State authority contracts subject to filing requirements, the date the contract was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller.View the Glossary of TermsSA Eligible ContractA State authority contract with an anticipated contract value exceeding $1 million that is paid partially or totally from moneys appropriated by the State or was awarded noncompetitively.View the Glossary of TermsSA Exempt ContractA State authority contract that is exempt from the Comptroller's review under New York State Public Authorities Law Section 2879-a(3).View the Glossary of TermsSpending to DateThe amount the State has paid to date to the vendor under the contract. This data is not available for Centralized Contracts or for most State authority contracts.View the Glossary of TermsState Agency/AuthorityThe common name associated with a state agency/authority.View the Glossary of TermsTransaction AmountThe dollar value of a contract or a contract amendment.View the Glossary of TermsTransaction Approved/Filed DateThe date the transaction was approved by the Comptroller's Office or the date that a State authority contract was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller when the contract is subject to filing requirements.View the Glossary of TermsTransaction TypeA converted contract, a new contract, a contract amendment, or, in the case of State Authorities, the filing of a new contract or contract amendment.
A converted contract is a contract that was approved before April 1, 2012 and has been transferred to the new Statewide Financial System now in use for all financial information. A converted contract combines information for both the original contract and any amendments to the original contract approved prior to April 1, 2012. Amendments after this date for converted contracts are displayed separately on the Open Book website. Detail about converted contracts prior to April 1, 2012 can be requested by contacting OSC.View the Glossary of TermsVendorAny entity, which may be an individual, business, not-for-profit organization, or government agency, that provides goods or services.View the Glossary of TermsVendor NameThe legal or common name of the vendor that has entered into a contract with the State.View the Glossary of Terms
