DGS Defends Procurement Reforms, MBE Gains and Decarbonization Plans as DLS Raises Audit Concerns
The Department of General Services told the subcommittee it has improved MBE participation and is pursuing decarbonization and EPC projects, while DLS flagged audit findings on leases, EMA data integrity and recommended restricted funds pending reports.
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The Department of General Services (DGS) told the Public Safety Administration Subcommittee that reforms since 2024 have advanced procurement modernization, increased minority‑business (MBE) contracting and enabled a decarbonization planning effort for state facilities. Secretary Atif Chaudhry said DGS achieved a 25.2% MBE participation rate in FY25 and highlighted recent projects including State House renovations and EV charging station installations.
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