伊利诺伊州的多样性合同程序 在一个有缺陷的软件开关后 损失了一半经认证的企业 现在偏向白人拥有的公司 Illinois' diversity contract program lost half its certified businesses after a flawed software switch, now favoring white-owned firms.

伊利诺伊州以多样性为首的合同方案旨在促进少数族裔和妇女拥有的企业,自2024年软件开关以来,证书从大约5 050份下降到2 800份,其中白人拥有的企业现已成为最大的企业。 Illinois' diversity-preferred contract program, aimed at boosting minority- and women-owned businesses, has seen certifications drop from about 5,050 to 2,800 since a 2024 software switch, with white-owned businesses now the largest group. 新系统未能从关键机构进口数据,迫使企业重新申请,并减慢参与。 The new system failed to import data from key agencies, forcing businesses to reapply and slowing participation. 尽管年度预算为700万美元,专员职位为7个,但平等和包容委员会仍努力扭转这一趋势。 Despite a $7 million annual budget and seven commissioner positions, the Commission on Equity and Inclusion has struggled to reverse the trend. 批评者质疑软件供应商的选择,并指控破坏,而公众的担忧则被驳回。 Critics question the software vendor selection and allege sabotage, while public concerns have been dismissed. 该委员会计划在2025年直接开展外联工作,以恢复人数。 The commission plans direct outreach in 2025 to restore numbers.