Empire State Development is the umbrella organization for New York’s two principal economic development financing entities: The New York State Urban Development Corporation and the Department of Economic Development. In an effort to increase efficiency and enhance the delivery of initiatives, these two agencies have worked together seamlessly since 1995. Their singular mission is the facilitation of business growth and job creation across New York State.

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• Mission Statement 
• Urban Development Corporation Act
• By-Laws
• Leadership
• Fee Schedule
• Public Meetings & Notices
• Board of Directors Meeting Archives

Financial information

• Audited Financials & Budget
• Bond Program 

Procurement

• Procurement Guidelines
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Contract Information

Public reporting

• Public Authorities Accountability Act Required Postings

Guidelines, policies & compliance

• Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodations in Programs and Services for Individuals with Disabilities
  ADA Coordinator for ESD:  (212) 803-3203
  ADA Coordinator for DED:  (518) 292-5174
• Regional Council Guidelines
• Ethics Guidelines
• Guidelines Regarding the Disposition of Property by the NYS Urban Development Corporation
• Investment Guidelines
• Land Bank Program Guidelines
• Lobbying Contact Policy
• Empire State Development Whistleblower Procedure

Guidelines & forms for IDAs

• Allocation Adjustment Report
• Selected Forms and Applications
• Guidelines for Access to Employment Opportunities Pursuant to the Private Activity Bond Allocation Act of 2014
• 2016 Local Agency Set-Aside Recapture

Required forms for Vendors

• NYS Form ST-220-CA
• State Tax Law 5-A Affidavit of Non-Applicability
• State Finance Law Section 139-j and -k Required Forms
• ESDC Policy Regarding Permissible Contacts under SFL 139
• Schedule A - Conditions Applicable to the Corporation's Agreements for Materials and Services. Revised November 2016
• Schedule A - Conditions Applicable to the Corporation's Law Firms. Revised November 2016
• Schedule B Participation by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises: Requirements and Procedures
• Schedule B-1 Participation by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses With Respect to State Contracts
• Vendor Responsibility Form: For Profit Business Entity
• Vendor Responsibility Form: Not For Profit Business Entity
• Form Encouraging Use of New York State Businesses in Contract Performance

MWBE / Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Forms:

1. OCSD-1 - MWBE Participation / EEO Policy Statement
2. OCSD-2 - Staffing Plan
3. OCSD-3 - Workforce Utilization Report
   OCSD-3A - Workforce Utilization Report Instructions
4. OSCD - Workforce Utilization Report - EEO SOC Classification Guide
5. OCSD-4 - MWBE Utilization Plan
6. OCSD - Diversity Practices Questionnaire
7. OCSD-5 - MWBE Waiver Request Form

SDVOB / Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Forms:

1. SDVOB Utilization Plan – SDVOB 100   
2. SDVOB Waiver Form – SDVOB 200   
3. SDVOB Monthly Compliance Report – SDVOB 101   
4. SDVOB Monthly Compliance Report Instructions  

DBE / Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Forms:

1. OCSD-DBE-1-  Participation Plan
2. OCSD-DBE-2 - Compliance and Payment Report

In addition, Empire State Development offers a number of services for businesses, including loans and grants, tax credits, and other financing and technical assistance. For more information on any of these programs, please visit Business Programs or contact your local ESD Regional Office.