The Office of the State Comptroller had previously required that written approval be obtained before an agency uses four color process. Written approval will no longer be required. The item to be reproduced is in recognition of some achievement or to publicize a particular program of a State agency. Certain types of art or art forms that cannot be viewed or understood properly unless reproduced in four color. Items concerning environmental impact that must be recognized by color, size, and appearance.
Item is for resale.
The item will produce revenues to the State of New York which exceed the additional expense to produce in four color. The item to be reproduced is part of a nationwide campaign utilizing the recognition factors of the nationwide campaign. Agencies are advised that while it is no longer necessary to obtain written permission from OSC, inappropriate use of four color may cause a contract, purchase order or voucher to be rejected. Agencies are also reminded that Article 7 Section 164a.1.d of the Executive Law generally restricts annual reports to no more than two colors. Please note that black ink is considered a color.