2022 Disparity Study
We are pleased to share with you the final results of the Disparity Study. Commissioned by the Austin City Council in 2020, the report uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of the City’s M/WBE procurement program.
The report and its subsequent findings and recommendations was spearheaded by Colette Holt & Associates (CHA), a Texas-based national law and consulting firm specializing in disparity studies, affirmative action contracting programs, expert witness services, compliance monitoring and strategic development related to supplier diversity initiatives. The full report can be downloaded below.
Downloads
City of Austin Disparity Study Report 2022
Recommendations for the Disparity Study Report 2022
Disparity Study PowerPoint Presentation
Important Dates
Virtual Disparity Study Public Briefing (Ended)
Virtual Public Briefing (July 20, Afternoon)
Virtual Public Briefing (July 20, Evening)
Quality of Life Commission Meetings (Virtual; In-Person)
African American Resource Advisory Commission
- Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission
- Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 6 p.m.
Hispanic/Latino American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 5 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission
- Monday, August 8, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
General Briefings
Association of General Contractors
- Friday, August 19, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 12:10 p.m.
Video Recordings
Virtual Disparity Study Briefing ft. Colette Holt
Virtual Disparity Study Briefing Q&A
Previous City of Austin Disparity Studies
- Disparity Study Data & Methods, Findings & Conclusions - January 11, 2016
- Race, Sex, and Business Enterprise: Evidence from the City of Austin - May 15, 2008
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