§ 179-s. Time frames for the implementation of new programs and the execution of new contracts. 1. A state agency shall have not more than one hundred fifty days following the latest date on which any of the appropriations covered by the program plan become law to execute contracts with not-for-profit organizations pursuant to the program plan. Upon execution of each contract by the state agency and the not-for-profit organization, the contract shall immediately be delivered to the attorney general for approval. The attorney general shall within fifteen days of receipt either approve such contract or disapprove and return the contract to the state agency with reasons therefor. Upon approval, the contract shall be delivered to the comptroller who shall within fifteen days of receipt either approve and file such contract or disapprove and return the contract to the state agency with his reasons therefor.

2. In those instances where an RFP is not the method of contracting identified in the program plan a state agency shall not have more than one hundred twenty days following the latest date on which any of the appropriations covered by the program plan become law to execute contracts with not-for-profit organizations pursuant to the program plan.

3. Upon receipt of a contract disapproved by either the attorney general or comptroller a state agency shall immediately notify the affected not-for-profit organization and shall undertake, in conjunction with the not-for-profit organization, those actions necessary and appropriate, if any, to remedy any deficiencies in the contract.