Prosperous Economy
Last Updated: 04/16/2026
Coordinate government efforts to improve the effectiveness of economic investments
Strategy: Coordinate government efforts to improve the effectiveness of economic investments
Agency: 147 - Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
A001 - Administration
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) promotes the participation, in public contracting and procurement, of all qualified and available small businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women and all others who may be socially and economically disadvantaged.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 22.5 | 24.0 | 23.3 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,388,000 | 1,514,000 | 2,902,000 |
| 453 - OMWBE Enterprises Account | |||
| State | 2,068,000 | 2,106,000 | 4,174,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 22.5 | 24.0 | 23.3 |
| GFS | 1,388,000.0 | 1,514,000.0 | 2,902,000.0 |
| Other | 2,068,000.0 | 2,106,000.0 | 4,174,000.0 |
| Totals | 3,456,000.0 | 3,620,000.0 | 7,076,000.0 |
Expected Results
Maximize the opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses to do business with state agencies to eight percent minority-owned business enterprises and four percent women-owned business enterprises.
A002 - Agency Support
OMWBE partners with state agencies, local governments, and private corporations to increase the participation of certified businesses in procurement opportunities.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 667,000 | 649,000 | 1,316,000 |
| 453 - OMWBE Enterprises Account | |||
| State | 207,000 | 211,000 | 418,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| GFS | 667,000.0 | 649,000.0 | 1,316,000.0 |
| Other | 207,000.0 | 211,000.0 | 418,000.0 |
| Totals | 874,000.0 | 860,000.0 | 1,734,000.0 |
A003 - Certification
The office provides state of Washington and other certification to companies who meet regulatory requirements for certification.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 889,000 | 865,000 | 1,754,000 |
| 26Q - Move Ahead WA Flexible Account | |||
| State | 1,506,000 | 1,514,000 | 3,020,000 |
| 453 - OMWBE Enterprises Account | |||
| State | 1,862,000 | 1,896,000 | 3,758,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| GFS | 889,000.0 | 865,000.0 | 1,754,000.0 |
| Other | 3,368,000.0 | 3,410,000.0 | 6,778,000.0 |
| Totals | 4,257,000.0 | 4,275,000.0 | 8,532,000.0 |
A004 - Minority and Women Business Development
OMWBE works with government and small business organizations to build a healthy statewide economic plan that includes successful, growing minority and women-owned businesses.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 667,000 | 649,000 | 1,316,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| GFS | 667,000.0 | 649,000.0 | 1,316,000.0 |
| Other | |||
| Totals | 667,000.0 | 649,000.0 | 1,316,000.0 |