New York S02055 authorizes the Empire State Development Corporation to hire independent MWBE consultants to reduce contractor violations and mandates.

New York S02055 amends the executive law to authorize the Empire State Development Corporation to retain one or more independent MWBE consultant firms. These firms will help reduce contractor violations of article 15-A of the executive law. Additionally, contractors found in violation of article 15-A must retain independent monitors. These monitors will examine the circumstances of the violations, assist in rectifying them, implement remedial action plans, and oversee compliance until the contractor is no longer in violation.

New York S02055 authorizes the Empire State Development Corporation to hire independent MWBE consultants to reduce contractor violations and mandates.

New York S02055 amends the executive law to authorize the Empire State Development Corporation to retain one or more independent MWBE consultant firms. These firms will help reduce contractor violations of article 15-A of the executive law. Additionally, contractors found in violation of article 15-A must retain independent monitors. These monitors will examine the circumstances of the violations, assist in rectifying them, implement remedial action plans, and oversee compliance until the contractor is no longer in violation.