Relates to requiring third party oversight over the state's contracting agency's procurement procedure specific to the use of minority- and women-owned businesses.
Summary
Bill A01871 seeks to amend the executive law to establish a system of third-party oversight for state contracts involving minority and women-owned businesses. The bill mandates that a third-party entity, selected by the legislature and confirmed by the chief diversity officer, oversee the procurement processes of state contracting agencies. This oversight aims to ensure transparency and accountability in how these agencies engage with minority and women-owned businesses, requiring them to submit detailed reports on their procurement activities quarterly.
Impact
The implementation of this bill would enhance the state's existing procurement processes by introducing an independent oversight mechanism. This could lead to improved compliance with diversity goals and potentially increase the participation of minority and women-owned businesses in state contracts. The bill also establishes a framework for public reporting on procurement activities, which may foster greater accountability among contracting agencies.
Sentiment
The general sentiment surrounding Bill A01871 appears to be supportive, particularly among advocates for minority and women-owned businesses who see this as a necessary step towards equitable procurement practices. However, there may be concerns regarding the administrative burden this oversight could place on state agencies and the potential costs associated with hiring a third-party entity.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise from state agencies that could view the additional oversight as an unnecessary complication to their procurement processes. Some legislators may express concerns about the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of implementing such a system, while advocates for minority and women-owned businesses may argue that the oversight is essential for ensuring fair access to state contracts.
Same As
Relates to requiring third party oversight over the state's contracting agency's procurement procedure specific to the use of minority- and women-owned businesses.
Relates to requiring third party oversight over the state's contracting agency's procurement procedure specific to the use of minority- and women-owned businesses.
Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.
Establishes minority youth-owned business enterprises in the state of New York and the city of New York; creates certain contracting opportunities for members of minority youth-owned business enterprises; establishes an implementation program and oversight committee for minority youth-owned business enterprises.
Authorizes State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct disparity study concerning utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State procurement process.
Relates to requiring that the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development contain information on the annual minority and women-owned business enterprise utilization and expenditure categorized by minority-owned enterprises, women-owned enterprises, and total utilization and expenditure, and be organized by certain industry categories.
Relates to requiring that the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development contain information on the annual minority and women-owned business enterprise utilization and expenditure categorized by minority-owned enterprises, women-owned enterprises, and total utilization and expenditure, and be organized by certain industry categories.