Some Restructuring Needed in District's Contracting Program To Serve Minority Businesses
GGD-81-68
Published: Jun 24, 1981. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 1981.
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Highlights
The Minority Contracting Program, established in March 1977, is designed to expose qualified minority firms to increased business opportunities and to aid them in overcoming barriers in their attainment of professional and financial independence. The Minority Business Opportunity Commission is responsible for implementing, administering, and monitoring the program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| District of Columbia | The Mayor of the District of Columbia should explore attributes of other programs and consult with the business community, majority and minority, on ways to improve the District program. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| District of Columbia | The Mayor of the District of Columbia should strengthen management and administration of the program by: (1) clarifying program goals, designing standards to reach these goals, and measuring progress towards their accomplishment; (2) checking to see if the new certification review procedures are working; (3) establishing criteria for what is an acceptable price increase for setting aside contracts for minority firms; and (4) clarifying the differences over how the program is supposed to operate and the roles of the Commission, its staff, and the procurement agencies. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Other | The Inspector General's Office should review procurement agency compliance with the 1980 amendments to ensure that minority firms are actually participating in the contract work and not merely acting as conduits. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Contract administrationEligibility criteriaFair employment programsMinority business assistanceMinority business contractsProgram evaluationProgram managementProcurementMinority businessesTax base