§ 1299-t. Contracts. The authority shall promulgate regulations
pursuant to the state administrative procedure act governing the award
of all contracts for public work and all purchase contracts, including
the procurement of supplies, material and equipment; personal and
professional service contracts; emergency purchases; and advertising.
Prior to promulgating such regulations, the authority shall submit the
proposed regulations for comment to the chief executive officers and
county legislatures of Erie county and Niagara county. The authority
shall also establish internal controls necessary to insure compliance
with these regulations. The authority shall retain independent auditors
to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of such internal controls.