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NY A04173

NY A04173
Requires post completion certifications to be completed, under penalty of perjury, that the MWBE performed the work, performed the services, or delivered the materials; that the division of minority and women's business development create an internet registry, and perform inspections of MWBEs to weed out fraud and abuse; that additional regulations to be adopted related to revocations of certifications for felony convictions for fraudulently misrepresenting the status of an MWBE; permits a court

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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires post completion certifications to be completed, under penalty of perjury, that the MWBE performed the work, performed the services, or delivered the materials; that the division of minority and women's business development create an internet registry, and perform inspections of MWBEs to weed out fraud and abuse; that additional regulations to be adopted related to revocations of certifications for felony convictions for fraudulently misrepresenting the status of an MWBE; permits a court to issue fines double the amount that should have been paid to an MWBE upon conviction for felony fraud related to the MWBE program.

AI Summary

This bill requires post-completion certifications, under penalty of perjury, from both the prime contractor and the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) confirming that the MWBE performed the contracted work or provided the materials. It also directs the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development to create an online registry of MWBE certifications, denials, and waivers, and to conduct inspections of MWBEs to detect fraud and abuse. Additionally, the bill authorizes the adoption of regulations for revoking MWBE certifications due to felony convictions related to fraudulently misrepresenting MWBE status. Finally, the bill allows courts to impose fines double the amount that should have been paid to an MWBE upon conviction for felony fraud related to the MWBE program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

delivered to senate (on 06/10/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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