NY Econ Dev L § 192 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 7 - Industrial Effectiveness Program 192 - Administration.

§   192.   Administration.  The  department,  in  furtherance  of  the   objectives of the industrial effectiveness program, is hereby authorized   and directed to:1.  provide  productivity  assessments  and  feasibility  studies   to   industrial  firms  that  have requested such assistance directly or upon   referral by the  department's  regional  offices,  the  New  York  state   science  and technology foundation, the New York state urban development   corporation,  or  by  other  state  agencies,  authorities,  offices  or   commissions.  Such  productivity assessments and feasibility studies may   be provided directly  by  the  department  or  by  experts  retained  or   supervised by the department. Any expenditures for such assistance other   than  for  preliminary  productivity  assessments or feasibility studies   shall be based on a plan reviewed and approved by the commissioner.  The   following factors shall be considered in determining whether to  provide   a  productivity  assessment  or feasibility study to an industrial firm:   (a) the potential viability  of  the  company;  (b)  the  commitment  of   management     and     labor     to    jointly    participate    in    a   productivity-improvement program;  and  (c)  whether  interests  of  the   employees  of  the  firm  would be served by such assistance. Industrial   firms and potential purchasers of existing industrial firms shall  share   the  cost  of a productivity assessment or feasibility study provided by   experts  retained  or  supervised  by  the  department.  The  level   of   contribution  by  a  firm  or by potential purchasers toward the cost of   such an assessment or feasibility study shall not  be  less  than  fifty   percent of the total cost;2.  identify  public  and  private  sources  of expertise available to   assess productivity problems of  industrial  firms  and  to  work  under   contract  or  in cooperation with the department in assisting such firms   to undertake productivity-improvement activities;3. identify individuals and firms with a distinctive competence in  at   least  one  area  related to industrial productivity, such as industrial   management,  operations,  production  technology,  marketing  or   labor   relations  and  training,  and a demonstrated ability to serve small and   medium-sized industrial firms, for the purposes of referring  small  and   medium-sized  industrial firms with identified needs to consultants with   relevant expertise;4. design and conduct seminars  and  workshops  to  inform  industrial   managers,  union  leaders,  trade  associations,  and  other appropriate   individuals and organizations,  of  industrial  productivity-improvement   methods  and  approaches and to demonstrate their successful adoption in   similar firms;5. publish a periodic newsletter to report  on  productivity  research   projects  and  case  studies,  market the program's services and provide   such other information as the commissioner deems appropriate;6. conduct educational programs  to  inform  industrial  firms,  labor   organizations,  banking  organizations and other financial institutions,   and industrial or local development agencies of the benefits  and  risks   associated with, and methods for effectuating, the transfer of ownership   of industrial firms to employees, managers or other local investors;7.  promote  the  services and assistance available under this article   for industrial firms, to such  firms  and  to  municipal  officials  and   agencies,  regional  and local economic development entities, technology   development  organizations,  trade  associations,  business  and   labor   organizations and other appropriate entities;8.  provide  short-term  management  consulting services to industrial   firms, directly or through contracts, in order to assist such firms with   assessing management, operations, market or financial problems; 9. provide information on state-sponsored programs offering  financial   or  technical  assistance  to  industrial  firms  and  aid such firms in   applying for assistance;10.  identify  industrial  firms in danger of closing or substantially   reducing operations.