N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21, § 2002.8
(a) Upon the execution of the agreement by the corporation and the municipality, the corporation shall begin to provide services in accordance with the agreement relating to the design and/or construction of the project as follows:
(1) Design phase. Pursuant to the scope of design services as set forth in the agreement, the corporation shall perform such services as agent of the municipality which may include, but not be limited to, the following:
(vi) obtain any other municipal and other design approvals as necessary.
Such services shall be carried out in accordance with the corporation's design procedure manual or as otherwise specifically recommended by the corporation.
(4) Construction phase. Pursuant to the agreement, the corporation shall perform construction services as agent of the municipality which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(xi) conduct guarantee inspection.
Such services shall be carried out in accordance with the corporation's construction field manual or as otherwise specifically recommended by the corporation. In conjunction with the construction phase, the corporation, as specified in the agreement, may be responsible for the purchase, installation and security of any and all equipment required for the project.