New York Laws
Article 4 - Canal Contracts
33 - Acceptance of Work.

ยง 33. Acceptance of work. Upon the completion of the improvement,
maintenance or repair of any part of the canal system under a contract
let, as provided in this article, the corporation shall cause the same
to be inspected, and upon the filing in the office of the corporation of
a certificate stating that the work has been well and faithfully
performed, in accordance with the terms of the contract, and all legal
modifications thereof, the work shall be deemed accepted and
certificates for final payment on the contract executed.