The City of Augusta, Georgia currently has race and gender neutral programs to support disadvantaged businesses. However, with a new disparity study to look at discrimination against minority and women-owned businesses, they may be able to implement a race and gender conscious program. See here … [Read more...] about Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
Illinois Comptroller Signs Executive Order to Enforce Prevailing Wage
As the State embarks upon a $45 billion capital plan, the Comptroller's Executive Order reaffirms that prevailing wage laws need to be upheld. She warned that if prevailing wages are not being paid, checks will be withheld. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Illinois Comptroller Signs Executive Order to Enforce Prevailing Wage
Los Angeles Adds LGBTQ Businesses for Contract Procurement Opportunities
Los Angeles becomes the biggest municipality to formally include LGBTQ businesses in their contract procurement process. Similar moves have been made by Orlando, Nashville and Baltimore. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Adds LGBTQ Businesses for Contract Procurement Opportunities
DOL Orders Georgia Resource Center to Pay $157K for Prevailing Wage Violations
The DOL found that the Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center in Georgia incorrectly rounded two of the prevailing wage rates it used to pay employees, which resulted in an underpayment. The employer also violated other sections of the Fair Labor Standards Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about DOL Orders Georgia Resource Center to Pay $157K for Prevailing Wage Violations
NH Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Bill
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu vetoed SB 271, a bill to establish a “prevailing wage” in New Hampshire. See here for more information: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/press-2019/documents/sb271-veto-message.pdf … [Read more...] about NH Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Bill
NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the 2019 New York City Charter Revision Commission to put a proposal on the November ballot to require a Chief Diversity Officer in the mayor’s cabinet and one at each city agency. The position would oversee city procurement and contracting with MWBEs, as well … [Read more...] about NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer