Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency certification on all copies of the signature pages. The purpose of the certification is to ensure agencies attach the signature pages to the contract documents filed with and approved by OSC. A copy of a recommended signature page and the certification language required on each signature page is attached.

The Comptroller approval may be in the format of a wet signature, a signature stamp, or digital signature stamp, all which have the same force and effect.

Agencies must also ensure that only authorized individuals execute agreements (See Section 2.K - Authorized Signatures of this Chapter, for additional information). Further, all contracts or amendments between the State of New York and any contractor (whether individual, partnership, or corporate) must have proper acknowledgment of the contractor's signature affixed thereto (See Section 2.M - Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature of this Chapter, for additional information).

Guide to Financial Operations

REV. 03/23/2022