Climate change is bringing more extreme weather to New York City, from frequent heat waves to wildfire smoke. Outdoor workers, such as construction and transportation workers who perform physically demanding tasks, are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather.
The Office of the New York City Comptroller serves as investment advisor, custodian, and trustee for the five New York City public pension systems (collectively referred to as “the Systems”).
While the audit found that the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) generally fulfilled its obligations to issue absentee ballots for the 2022 General Election as required under the New York State Election Law, it also found significant areas that need improvement.
City government has a crucial role to play in managing emergency response to severe storms and flooding, from communicating emergency alerts to cleaning catch basins to building more resilient infrastructure. It is critical that we pay sharp attention to these issues to ensure our city is as prepare
The FY 2025 Adopted Budget has $4.75 billion budgeted for Asylum Seekers. Assuming that the census remains relatively flat (compared to OMB’s higher projections), and using the target per diem of $335, the Comptroller’s Office projects that overall costs will be closer to $3.42 billion.
Lengthy court case processing times have grown worse in recent years and are contributing to DOC’s increased jail population. Aligning with national standards would save up to $877 million annually and help NYC achieve its commitment to close Rikers Island.
The June 2024 forecast preceded the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget Agreement which included several changes from the City’s Executive Plan (released in April) that had implications for the year-end Cash Balance.
The audit found that the New York City Police Department (NYPD) ensures that the billing, invoices, and payments to ShotSpotter are accurate, and that ShotSpotter generally meets its currently specified contractual obligations.