NY S06433

Establishes the Whistleblower Empowerment and Notification Act requiring contractors and subcontractors receiving $300,000 or more in state or local government funds within a 12-month period to post and distribute whistleblower rights information.

Requires covered parties to post whistleblower information in prominent workplace locations, on websites, and distribute to employees with specific details about fraud hotlines, False Claims Act provisions, qui tam actions, and anti-retaliation protections.

Mandates state and local governments include whistleblower notification requirements in all contracts with covered parties, with compliance as a material condition of payment.

Imposes civil penalties of up to 10 percent of contract value or $5,000 for non-compliance, with covered parties given 30 days to cure violations after notification.

Directs the Attorney General to establish and maintain a public website within 30 days providing sample whistleblower notification materials for use by covered parties.