New York A07054 authorizes the Empire State Development Corporation to hire independent consultants to review state agency procurement procedures.

New York A07054 amends the executive law to authorize the Empire State Development Corporation to retain one or more independent Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) consultant firms. These firms will conduct an independent review of procurement procedures utilized by state agencies, the level and training of staff involved in the procurement process, and the outreach measures used by such staff to work with MWBEs during the procurement process. The consultants will report their findings and recommendations for improvements to the statewide advocate on a quarterly basis.

New York A07054 authorizes the Empire State Development Corporation to hire independent consultants to review state agency procurement procedures.

New York A07054 amends the executive law to authorize the Empire State Development Corporation to retain one or more independent Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) consultant firms. These firms will conduct an independent review of procurement procedures utilized by state agencies, the level and training of staff involved in the procurement process, and the outreach measures used by such staff to work with MWBEs during the procurement process. The consultants will report their findings and recommendations for improvements to the statewide advocate on a quarterly basis.