Contract Compliance Support

Welcome to MOCS Nonprofits Contract Compliance Support! Here, you can find what you need to ensure your organization stays compliant and mitigates risk effectively. From interactive videos to new policy and instructional guides, we provide information to help you better understand NYC contract requirements and regulations.

Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions Citywide Policy

NYC Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions Policy and Guidance for Contractors of Human Services (PDF): This policy set forth, the citywide NYC Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions Policy and Guidance for Contractors of Human Services, governs: 1) City of New York Health and Human Services Cost Policies and Procedures Manual (“Cost Manual”), 2) New York City’s standard human services contract, and 3) NYS Not-For-Profit Corporation Law in prohibiting City monies from being used for wasteful or fraudulent transactions not in the City’s or Contractor’s best interest.

In order for Contractors of Human Services to comply with this policy, they must complete additional disclosures in the HHS Prequalification (PQL) Application. To learn more, review the Human Services Disclosure Reform Vendor Information Session video below and presentation deck: Human Services Disclosure Reform (PDF) or review Frequently Asked Questions (PDF).

Anti-Nepotism Citywide Policy

NYC Anti-Nepotism Policy and Guidance for Not-for-Profit Contractors of Human Services (PDF): This policy set forth the citywide NYC Anti-Nepotism Policy and Guidance for Not-for-Profit Contractors of Human Services governing the human services standard contract provision (section 6.05 to 6.06) prohibiting nepotism within a contractor's organization, contractor requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

Request for Written Consent

Are you a human services contractor? Have an instance of existing or foreseeable nepotism within your company? Contractors must obtain the Contracting Agency Commissioner's written consent for potential violations of the anti-nepotism provision within their standard human services contract.

Please click here to access the Request for Written Consent Form.

If you need help completing the form, see our Request for Written Consent - Instructions for Contractors.

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Procedure to Request Written Consent

The Procedure to Request Written Consent (PDF) is a procedure template that your contracting agency will provide, detailing steps you should follow to request written consent from their Commissioner.

Get to Know Your Contract

Congratulations on doing business with the City of New York! It is important for you to stay informed on the rules and regulations within your contract. View the resources below to assist you throughout the duration of your contract.