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.

For more information about the Job Development Authority, click here.

• 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) 803-3200
  -ADA Coordinator for DED:  (518) 292-5174
  Inquiries about accessibility, including requests for alternative formats of application forms or public notices, may be directed to [email protected].
• 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
  • Download the report form here
• Selected Forms and Applications
• Guidelines for Access to Employment Opportunities Pursuant to the Private Activity Bond Allocation Act of 2014
• 2019 Local Agency Set-Aside Recapture
• 2018 Local Agency Set-Aside Recapture
• 2017 Local Agency Set-Aside Recapture 
• 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
• ESD IT Project Deliverable Criteria
• ESD Vendors, Third-Party Service Providers and Subcontractors IT Policy
• Iran Divestment Act Language
• Conflicts of Interest Attestation
• EO 177 Certification
• Schedule A - Conditions Applicable to the Corporation's Agreements for Materials and Services. Revised March 2018
• Schedule A - Conditions Applicable to the Corporation's Law Firms. Revised March 2018
• 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

Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Forms:

1. OCSD-1 - MWBE and SDVOB 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 and SDVOB Utilization Plan
6. OCSD - Diversity Practices Questionnaire
7. OCSD-5 - Waiver Request Form
8. OCSD-6 Compliance Report
9.  Empire State Development FY2018-19 MWBE Utilization Plans and Waivers
10. Empire State Development FY2018-19 SDVOB Utilization Plans and Waivers
11. Department of Economic Development FY2018-19 MWBE Utilization Plans and Waivers
12. Department of Economic Development FY2018-19 SDVOB Utilization Plans and Waivers
13. Empire State Development FY2019-20 MWBE Utilization Plans and Waivers
14. Empire State Development FY2019-20 SDVOB Utilization Plans and Waivers
15. Department of Economic Development FY2019-20 MWBE Utilization Plans and Waivers
16. Department of Economic Development FY2019-20 SDVOB Utilization Plans and Waivers

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.