§ 1270-g. Regulation of certain authority expenditures. The authority shall implement policies as appropriate to minimize unwarranted expenses and to protect against abuses in connection with (i) the granting of any privileges or benefits having financial value, other than wage payments or expense reimbursements, to members or staff of the authority, or any subsidiary or other authority created by the authority; and (ii) the full-time and part-time assignment and use of automobiles owned or leased by the authority, or any subsidiary or other authority created by the authority, and the use by authority employees and board members of livery vehicles, as defined in § 121-e of the vehicle and traffic law.