Community Meeting Series
Successfully Concluded

The California Department of General Services is pleased to announce the successful completion of ten community meetings, where participants learned about the Disparity Study and how to do business with the state. View the Community Meeting presentation held across the State in October and November 2024.

CA DGS Disparity Study Presentation

We are proud to have presented this Meeting Presentation of the CA DGS Disparity Study. The full agenda is available for download, providing an in-depth look into the study’s key components. During the presentation, attendees explored the Disparity Study in detail, met our Disparity Study Team, and gained insights into:

  • An overview of doing business with the State of California

  • The purpose and significance of the Disparity Study

  • A review of the legal standards governing the study

  • The statistical methodology used in the analysis

  • The anecdotal process and its role in the findings

  • How businesses can register for an anecdotal interview

We appreciate your interest in this important study and encourage you to review the agenda and materials to gain valuable insights.

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Ana M. Lasso, Director of CA DGS

The California Department of General Services Disparity Study

Although the California Disparity Study Community Meetings have concluded, the key message remains: California is committed to fostering equity and inclusivity in state contracting. Your voice still matters—our minority, women, LGBTQ, and certified small and disabled veteran business owners. We want to hear directly from you about your experiences and the challenges you face in public contracting.  Your valuable insights will help shape policies that promote fairness and expand opportunities in state contracting, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable California for all.

Tara Lynn Gray, CalOSBA Small Business Advocate

(CalOSBA) Small Business Advocate

CalOSBA helps small businesses by providing resources, grants, and support to meet 25% state contract participation goals as mandated by CA Assembly Bill 2019.