New York A01156 amends the state finance law to require state contracts to include a goal of five percent going to qualified business enterprises.

New York A01156 amends the state finance law to establish obligations for contracts with business enterprises employing individuals with disabilities. It defines a qualified business enterprise as any business employing at least fifteen percent employees with disabilities and certified under this section. The bill sets a goal of five percent of state contracts going to qualified business enterprises. It establishes an office of statewide advocate within the department of economic development to assist qualified business enterprises.

New York A01156 amends the state finance law to require state contracts to include a goal of five percent going to qualified business enterprises.

New York A01156 amends the state finance law to establish obligations for contracts with business enterprises employing individuals with disabilities. It defines a qualified business enterprise as any business employing at least fifteen percent employees with disabilities and certified under this section. The bill sets a goal of five percent of state contracts going to qualified business enterprises. It establishes an office of statewide advocate within the department of economic development to assist qualified business enterprises.