As with any government program, state programs for disadvantaged business enterprises, or DBEs, are vulnerable to fraud and abuse. What’s more, even ethical, law-abiding contractors can get caught in the crosshairs of state, local and federal enforcement agencies if they fail to adhere to DBE law. To protect yourself from inadvertently becoming involved in fraudulent […]
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What Is an MWBE Set-Aside Program?
Most states in the U.S. have a program in place that certifies minority, women and veteran-owned business enterprises. However, these programs differ widely in how they are designed. For example, in some states the certification process can be completed in as little as 10 days. In others, it may take up to three months. States […]