Office of General Services
CHILD AND ADULT CARE PROGRAM
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to eligible Child and Adult Care Centers.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: Various
Regulation: 7 CFR 250
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Private Non-Profit Groups and others approved by NYS Health Department.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is distributed from Federal to State to Local.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on average number of eligible participants.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM
Objective: To market Federal surplus personal property, ranging from desks and typewriters, up to aircraft, boats,
and construction equipment to towns, counties, villages, cities, state agencies, hospitals and schools.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US General Services Administration
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1947
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: US PL 94-519
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James Willette NA
Director
Properties and Fleet Administration
NYS Office of General Services
W.A. Harriman State Campus, Building 18
Albany, NY 12226
(518) 457-1744
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Authorities, Private
Non-Profit Schools and Hospitals. All public tax-supported agencies, as well as non-profit health and
educational programs.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements. The program markets property to eligible programs; however, property must be put into
use within 12 months, and used for a period of 12-18 months.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-Competitive application for aid required. Fill out program application,
receive approval and pay service charge for items received.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Property is distributed from Federal to State, and Federal and State to Local.
Type of Aid: Ongoing. Federal personal property is recycled to eligible programs.
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Office of General Services
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to eligible school food authorities.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: US National School Lunch Act and others.
Regulation: 7 CFR 250
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: School Districts. Private non-profit schools and residential child care organizations approved by the
State Education Department.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required. Prior approval by SED.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on average daily participation.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to Area Agencies on Aging.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: Various
Regulation: 7 CFR 250
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Counties. Approval by State Office for the Aging required.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is distributed from Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: Based on average number of eligible participants.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (OMWBE)
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Fosters and promotes the development of minority and women-owned business enterprises towards
full participation in the State's contracting process.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1981
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Executive Law Amendment, Article 15-A, Sections 310-318.
Regulation: 9 NYCRR 540-545
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Lartharee Gray Jones Same
Assistant Commissioner
Minority/Women Owned
Business Enterprise
NYS Office of General Services
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower, 35th Floor
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 473-8337
Eligibility: State Governments, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Authorities and Private
Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Mandated, required by State law or regulations.
Action Required to Receive Aid: No application process required. Letter in request for assistance on pro-
gram development.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: NA
Type of Aid: Technical Assistance
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Office of General Services
SALE OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY
Objective: To market State surplus property ranging from office equipment to cars, trucks and municipal highway
equipment.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1942
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY State Finance Law, Section 178
Regulation: NA
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
James Willette NA
Director
Properties and Fleet Administration
NYS Office of General Services
W.A. Harriman State Campus, Building 18
Albany, NY 12226
(518) 457-1744
Eligibility: All sales are open to the public. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Participation in sale process is optional, via sealed bid and
public auction.
Action Required to Receive Aid: NA
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: NA
Type of Aid: NA
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: All sales are advertised and competitive. Participation by Local government is optional and without
advance knowledge, priority handling, or special arrangements. Sale is made to the highest bidder.
Office of General Services
SOUP KITCHEN PROGRAM
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to soup kitchens and food banks.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: US PL 101-624, as amended
Regulation: 7 CFR 250 and 251
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Private Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is distributed from Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: 185 percent of Federal poverty level or below.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM
Objective: Encourages consumption of milk by children.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: Various
Regulation: 7 CFR 215
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Private Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Federal to State to Local (Pass-through). Monies are provided as a reimbursement.
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: 11 cents per 1/2 pint of milk served.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
STATE CONTRACT EXTENSION PROGRAM
(Technical Assistance Program)
Objective: Extends approximately 400 State commodity contracts to local governments and school districts. Bene-
fits include cost savings from direct procurement as well as the administrative savings involved in otherwise
having to formally bid these requirements.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; Standards and Purchase Group
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: 1953
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: NA
Legal Authority:
Law: NY Finance Law, Sections 161 and 163; NY General Municipal Law, Sections 100, 104 and 109a
Regulation: 9 NYCRR 250.5
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Mary Price NA
Purchase Program Specialist
Standards and Purchase Group
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, Room 3811
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-6934
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts, Public Authorities, Private Non-Profit Groups and
Political Subdivision Special Districts.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State require-
ments. Must comply with both the program's requirements and the specific contract terms and conditions when
placing orders.
Action Required to Receive Aid: An application and payment of $100 annual participation fee.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: NA
Type of Aid: NA
Formula: NA
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: OGS Standards and Purchase regularly publishes information on this program in various newsletters
which target local governments including: the Office of the State Comptroller's Governmental Affairs Review,
NYCOM's New York State Municipal Bulletin, NYSAT's Talk of the Towns, the State Association of
Municipal Purchasing Officials' Purchasing Hotline, NYASBO'S Reporter, Fire District Affairs, NYS Town
Clerk Association's Town Recorder and County Legislators and Supervisors Association of NYS' Class
Chronicle. Program information is also available through RAIN which is discussed in our chapter "Strategies
and Resources for Grant Funding." For more information, call the program contact.
Office of General Services
SUMMER CAMPS PROGRAM
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to eligible summer camps for children.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: Various
Regulation: 7 CFR 250
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Private Non-Profit Groups.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is distributed from Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Project - Summer Season
Formula: Based on number of eligible campers.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to sponsor lunches for children when school is not in season.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: Various
Regulation: 7 CFR 250
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, School Districts and Private Non-Profit Groups approved by USDA.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is distributed from Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Project - Summer Season
Formula: Based on average number of eligible recipients.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.
Office of General Services
THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(TEFAP) NEEDY FAMILY PROGRAM
Objective: Provides federally donated foods to needy individuals for household consumption.
Administering Agency: NYS Office of General Services; US Department of Agriculture
NYS Object Code: NA Year Established: NA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.: 10.550
Legal Authority:
Law: US PL 98-8, as amended and PL 101-624, as amended
Regulation: 7 CFR 251
Program Contact: Fiscal Contact:
Ernest Berger NA
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Government Donated Foods
NYS Office of General Services
Corning Tower, 27th Floor
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
(518) 474-5122
Eligibility: Needy individuals.
Type of Program and Special Restrictions: Optional, but once chosen subject to mandated State and
Federal requirements.
Action Required to Receive Aid: Non-competitive application for aid required.
Description of Aid:
Flow of Funds: Food is distributed from Federal to State to Local (Pass-through).
Type of Aid: Ongoing
Formula: 185 percent of Federal poverty level or below.
Matching Requirement: NA
Maintenance of Effort: NA
Comments: Assistance is based on food value which is established by the USDA on an annual basis.