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Agency Testimony

Garner reports FY26 MWBE inclusion and record contract awards

New York City Council · Sep 23, 2026 · starts 0:14:58 · 2 min 9 sec

Garner says FY26 first-half data show 33% MWBE inclusion for Local Law 1 agencies and 36% combined for city-funded agencies and authorities, with nearly $2 billion in awards. He cites FY25 as achieving the 30% aspirational goal for two straight years and over $6.9 billion in MWBE contracts citywide.

Michael J. Garner

While we are working towards finalizing the past fiscal year's 26 full MWBE data, we remain confident that we are on track to continuing the positive

Michael J. Garner

trajectory of our program been on these last handful of fiscal years.

Michael J. Garner

The following key metrics represent the city's performance in the first six months of the current administration, FY26, quarters three and four.

Michael J. Garner

33% MWBE inclusion for agencies under Local Law 1.

Michael J. Garner

Combined 36% MWBE inclusion for city-funded agencies and authorities.

Michael J. Garner

Nearly $2 billion.

Michael J. Garner

in MWB contract awards.

Michael J. Garner

The overall outcomes of this administration in the first six months follow positive trends, further realizing our program's mission.

Michael J. Garner

In fact, last fiscal year, we achieved the city's aspirational 30% goal for agencies under Local Law 1, which was accomplished two straight fiscal years in a row.

Michael J. Garner

We also set an MWBE record to over $2 billion in contracts awarded by agencies under Local Law 1 and one NYC

Michael J. Garner

city record of $6.9 billion in MWBE contracts.

Michael J. Garner

These achievements are four straight years of MWBE contracts above $6 billion.

Michael J. Garner

That the city has awarded to city certified MWBEs under 1NYC.

Michael J. Garner

These contract awards is critical to support the city during our COVID era economic recovery by addressing the city's most important goods and services.

Michael J. Garner

Needs while creating and promoting measurable economic activity in our local MWBE neighborhoods.

Michael J. Garner

In the city's last four fiscal years, city-certified MWBEs have secured just over $28 billion in contracts, a national record for any program of its kind.