N.Y. TAX Law § 274

§ 274. Contracts for dies; expenses, how paid. The tax commission is\nhereby directed to make, enter into and execute for and in behalf of the\nstate such contract or contracts for dies, plates and printing necessary\nfor the manufacture of the stamps provided for by this article, and\nprovide such stationery and clerk hire together with such books and\nblanks as in its discretion may be necessary for putting into operation\nthe provisions of this article; the tax commission shall be the\ncustodian of all stamps, dies, plates or other material or thing\nfurnished by it and used in the manufacture of such state tax stamps,\nand all expenses incurred by it and under its direction in carrying out\nthe provisions of this article shall be paid to it by the state\ntreasurer from any moneys appropriated for such purpose.\n