Relates to the requirements of the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development; requires the number of new certifications and recertifications including the basis for any denials be included in the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development.
Summary
Bill A07222 amends the executive law to enhance the requirements for the annual report issued by the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development. The bill mandates that the report include detailed statistics on the participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in state contracting. Specifically, it requires information on the number of new certifications and recertifications, the reasons for any denials, and the average time taken for approval or denial of applications. Additionally, the report must summarize the total dollar value of state expenditures on contracts awarded to certified MWBEs, categorized by minority group and gender.
Impact
The passage of this bill will strengthen the reporting framework for MWBEs in New York State, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in state contracting processes. It will likely lead to improved data collection and analysis regarding the participation of MWBEs, which could inform future policies aimed at increasing their involvement in state contracts. This amendment to the executive law will also enhance the oversight capabilities of the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development, potentially leading to more equitable contracting practices.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A07222 has been overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Assembly and Senate. Committee discussions have focused on the importance of supporting minority and women-owned businesses, and the bill has garnered bipartisan support, indicating a shared commitment to improving opportunities for these enterprises in state contracting.
Contention
There have been no significant points of contention raised during the discussions or voting on Bill A07222. The bill has received broad support from various stakeholders, including advocacy groups for minority and women-owned businesses, and no opposition has been recorded in the voting history.
Same As
Relates to the requirements of the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development; requires the number of new certifications and recertifications including the basis for any denials be included in the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development.
Relates to the requirements of the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development; requires the number of new certifications and recertifications including the basis for any denials be included in the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development.
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.
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.
Increases the minimum required awarded to minority business enterprises from 15% to 20% and of that, requires a minimum of 10% be awarded to minority owned businesses and a minimum of 10% be awarded to women owned businesses.
Authorizes the director of the division of minority and women's business development and the mayor of the city of New York to enter into a memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the state and New York City for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises.