Third Annual Report, discussing the Office’s investigations and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2016 and reviewing recommendations issued previously that have not been fully realized by the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”).
A Report detailing the findings of a year-long probe of the City Department of Correction’s (“DOC”) hiring practices for Correction Officers (“COs”), exposing persistent problems at the agency’s Applicant Investigation Unit (“AIU”).
Fourth annual report for DOI’s Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), discussing the investigations
and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2017 and updating the status of recommendations issued previously that
have not been fully adopted by NYPD.
A Report on security lapses at the entrances of two City Department of Correction (“DOC”) detention facilities – one in Manhattan and the second in Brooklyn – exposing serious vulnerabilities in DOC’s security operations.
DOI’s findings and recommendations from an investigation of DOHMH February 22, 2007 inspection of the KFC-Taco Bell on Sixth Ave. in Greenwich Village. On February 23, a day after Thomas inspected the restaurant and gave it a passing grade, the news media ran stories showing rats scurrying around.
Report on Retaliatory Adverse Personnel Complaints/Annual
Whistleblower Letter.
In Fiscal Year 2020, DOI received 30 complaints from individuals who alleged job-related retaliation or sought protection for reporting misconduct in City government – two fewer than in the prior fiscal year.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous
quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual
plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices.
The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.
The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.
During this Fiscal Year, the agency EEO officer will announce their Commitment Statement to DOI employees, to affirm the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, and to communicate their dedication to equity and all values that drive us toward this goal.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.
The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.
The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.
The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.
Findings from a DOI Investigation into the City Department of Environmental Control Board (ECB) summons enforcement and collection, which identified serious holes in the process that results in City losing out on much needed revenue.
In May 2020, a Minneapolis Police Officer killed George Floyd, an unarmed black man. As a result people across the country and New York City engaged in mass protests. Some protests triggered violent confrontations between police and protesters and allegations police used excessive tactics.
DOI, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigative Division and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Inspector General, launched a joint investigation into lead paint abatement practices at NYCHA.
Report regarding the issuance of parking permits and enforcement of parking laws including 1. an analysis of reports submitted pursuant to subdivision b of this section; 2. any patterns or trends relating to the enforcement of parking laws, and the use of parking permits; and 3. recommendations related to the enforcement of parking laws, the use of parking permits, and the issuance of parking permits
The Marshals Handbook include DOI's directives issued through the years and certain new directives. All current directives have been codified within this handbook.
Report regarding public complaints received by the department for the preceding year, including the total number of complaints disaggregated by the mechanism through which the complaint was submitted and a summary of relevant outreach activities
DOI's findings from a two-year investigation into allegations of wrongdoing and impropriety at the formerly City-funded not for profit Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx.
DOI's investigation and findings of complaint alleging that Richard Gottfried fraudulently obtained a position on the Expert Roster as a Mitigation Specialist. The complaint alleged that Gottfried submitted an application that contained false information concerning his education and work experience.
Today, the Department of Investigation’s (“DOI”) Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“OIG-NYPD”) released its Eighth Annual Report, which reviews the OIG-NYPD’s completed investigations and systemic reviews to date.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency's FY2022 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The document summary contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency's FY2022 Diversity and EEO plan.
Acting Commissioner Cort said, “DOI’s Report exposes the long-standing and continuing problems with the City’s
Lifeguard Division, revealing leadership and management failures; a lack of accountability and transparency.
DOI ISSUES REPORT ON ITS INVESTIGATION OF OWNER OCCUPANCY AND TAX EXEMPTION VIOLATIONS AT A QUEENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CREATED THROUGH A CITY URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
A Report of Findings and Recommendations, the referral for discipline of 51 New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) workers and the arrest of six Sanitation Workers for Official Misconduct.
DOI's findings of 14 members of the NYC Fire Department purchased bogus diplomas on the Internet and submitted them to the FDNY in an attempt to meet education requirements. The degrees were bought online from an entity that called itself "St. Regis University."
A report detailing NYCHA's continued failure to enforce its Permanent Exclusion policy for dangerous criminal offenses. The investigation also uncovered employees purchasing drugs from tenants and targets of the criminal investigation and other misconduct at NYCHA's Sheepshead/Nostrand Houses.
A Report on NYCHA failing to conduct mandatory lead paint safety inspection for four years, but submitted false documentation to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development stating that the Authority was in compliance with federal laws that require these inspection to be performed.
A Report on an investigation into the employment status of New York City firefighter JOHN MAYO. The investigation revealed that MAYO had been Absent Without Leave (AWOL) when he should have been on Light Duty performing administrative duties for the FDNY from April until June 2006.
A Report on the findings and recommendations from DOI's investigation into the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) medallion auctions. The report found that the TLC rules were not consistently applied and that they conflicted with the TLC auction bid form.
A report on the activities of FDNY Assistant Commissioner John Clair and FDNY contractor, ScanHealth, Inc. While under contract to provide services to the FDNY, Scanhealth, inappropriately paid for Clair's travel, lodging, meal, and other expenses to attend various functions.
A Report on the arrest of 17 Certified Asbestos Investigators on charges of falsely filing documents certifying that planned construction of dozen of properties in Manhattan and Staten Island would not disturb asbestos.
Summary of Investigation into fraudulent parking placards. Thirty individuals indicted for using forged parking placards to park illegally or to dispute previously issued parking tickets.
A Report examining the death of an on-duty New York City Housing Authority Caretaker at the Coney Island Houses, who was found unresponsive in a garbage hoist.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2022 Diversity & EEO Plan.
Daniel G. Cort, Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), announced today the agency’s statistics for Calendar Year-end (“CY”) 2021, which covers January 1, 2021 through December 31,
: The Diversity & EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency’s intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures or implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
Report regarding the collection, retention, and disclosure of identifying information by such agency and any contractors or subcontractors utilized by such agency.
Annual summary report on findings from all investigations, reviews, studies, audits and other activities of the DOC, including (a) a description of all significant findings from the investigations, reviews, studies, and audits conducted in the preceding year; (b) a description of the recommendations for corrective action made in the preceding year; (c) an identification of each recommendation described in previous annual reports on which corrective action has not been implemented or completed; and (d) the number of open investigations, reviews, studies, or audits that have been open, as of the close of the preceding calendar year, for a time period of (1) six months up to and including one year, (2) more than one year up to and including two years, (3) more than two years up to and including three years, and (4) more than three years
DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD sixth annual report on investigations and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2019 to the New York Police Department
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The report examines certain aspects of The NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) program, a rental assistance program that is designed to provide permanent, stable housing to qualified Department of Homeless Services (DHS) clients.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency's FY2022 Diversity & EEO Plan.20220803
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
Margaret Garnett, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), issued a Report today on the “Corruption Vulnerabilities in the City’s Oversight and Administration of Not-for-Profit Human Services Contracts,” which provides 23 recommendations for reform.
The Department of Investigation’s (“DOI”) Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“OIG-NYPD”) issued a Report today examining how NYPD’s body-worn camera (“BWC”) footage is used by five agencies in New York City that oversee and monitor police accountability.
Annual fair and effective affirmative employment plan to provide equal employment opportunity for minority group members and women who are employed by, or who seek employment with, the agency
Daniel G. Cort, Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), announced
today the agency’s statistics for Calendar Year-end (“CY”) 2021, which covers January 1, 2021 through December 31,
2021.
Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department issued a report examining how NYPD’s body-worn camera (“BWC”) footage
is used by the five agencies in New York City that oversee and monitor police accountability.
A report on three allegations involving the misuse of the Mayor's security detail and fourth allegation DOI probed on whether the Mayor's presidential campaign repaid the City of New York the costs associated with the travel of the Mayor's security detail during his campaign trips in 2019.
The 2021 numbers continue to reflect the pandemic’s effect on the City and its economy, as well as on the courts
and criminal justice system. As a result, some of the numbers reflect a downturn from the previous calendar year.
In 2019, DOI continued its commitment to protecting New York City from corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse and rooting out municipal corruption through arrests, investigations, and recommendations for agency reforms.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency's FY2023 Diversity & EEO Plan.
Department of Investigation’s (“DOI”) Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“OIG-NYPD”) released its Ninth Annual Report, which discusses each of the 18 investigative reports authored by OIG-NYPD since 2015 and the status of the 200 recommendations issued to NYPD.
The DOI’s Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department issued its fourth report pursuant to Local Law 166 of 2017, which directs OIG-NYPD to consider “patterns or trends identified by analyzing actions, claims, complaints, and investigations” filed against the NYPD.
Report regarding public complaints received by the department for the preceding year, including the total number of complaints disaggregated by the mechanism through which the complaint was submitted and a summary of relevant outreach activities
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the Agency's FY 2023 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The Department of Investigation’s (“DOI”) Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD (“OIG-NYPD”) released its first Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (“POST”) Act Report pursuant to Local Law 65. In this first Report, OIG-NYPD assessed NYPD’s overall compliance with the POST Act.
The New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) conducts widespread surveillance in the public domain using data gathered by sophisticated technology throughout New York City.1 That technology has the capability to gather information about millions of people who move around the City.
A report on total overtime hours recorded and total overtime paid to employees of the New York city housing authority for the prior calendar year. The data in such report shall be aggregated by borough and housing development and disaggregated by department and job title
A report on the number of small procurement contracts, as defined by New York city housing authority procurement rules, 2 awarded during the prior calendar year. Such report shall include the dollar value of each contract, a description of the goods or services procured, the name of the vendor and the date the contract was awarded
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is submitting this report pursuant
to Section 12-113 of the New York City Administrative Code, the City’s “Whistleblower
Protection Law.” Section 4, Subdivision (i) of the law provides that, “[n]ot later than October 31 of each year.
Report on the investigations and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2020 and the status of previously made recommendations that have not yet been fully adopted by the NYPD. It outlines those recommendations and analyzes the extent to which NYPD has adopted or rejected DOI's proposals for reform.
This report is regarding public complaints received by the department for the preceding year, including the total number of complaints disaggregated by the mechanism through which the complaint was submitted and a summary of relevant outreach activities.
Annual summary report on findings from all investigations, reviews, studies, audits and other activities of the DOC, including (a) a description of all significant findings from the investigations, reviews, studies, and audits conducted in the preceding year; (b) a description of the recommendations for corrective action made in the preceding year; (c) an identification of each recommendation described in previous annual reports on which corrective action has not been implemented or completed; and (d) the number of open investigations, reviews, studies, or audits that have been open, as of the close of the preceding calendar year, for a time period of (1) six months up to and including one year, (2) more than one year up to and including two years, (3) more than two years up to and including three years, and (4) more than three years
DOI investigates corruption, fraud, conflicts of interest, mismanagement, and other abuses involving the City. This report shows any agency identifying releases.
A report on the number of small procurement contracts, as defined by New York City Housing Authority procurement rules, 2 awarded during the prior calendar year.
A report on total overtime hours recorded and total overtime paid to employees of the New York city housing authority for the prior calendar year. The data in such report shall be aggregated by borough and housing development and disaggregated by department and job title.
A report on total overtime hours recorded and total
overtime paid to employees of the New York city housing authority for the
prior calendar year. The data in such report shall be aggregated by borough
and housing development and disaggregated by department and job title.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2023 Diversity & EEO Plan.
Subject: Equal Employment
The DEI-EEO Plan, mandated by the New York City Charter, communicates the agency's intention to promote EEO and diversity and inclusion by continuing effective measures of implementing new strategies and programs that prevent, diminish, or eliminate barriers to equal opportunity employment.2023
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace, Workplace and community goals that were listed in the agency's FY 2023 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The Department of Investigation’s (“DOI”) Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (“OIG-NYPD”) issued a report examining the New York City Police Department’s (“NYPD”) use of the Criminal Group Database (“CGD”).
OIG-NYPD issued a Statement of Findings regarding policies and procedures for retention of audio, photographs and video captured by the Technical Assistance and Response Unit (“TARU”) in the NYPD.
A report on the number of small procurement contracts, as defined by New York city housing authority procurement rules, 2 awarded during the prior calendar year. Such report shall include the dollar value of each contract, a description of the goods or services procured, the name of the vendor and the date the contract was awarded
The Whistleblower Protection Law prohibits retaliation against New York City employees,
as well as certain employees of City contractors and subcontractors, for reporting corruption,
criminal activity, conflict of interest, gross mismanagement or abuse of authority in City
government to DOI.
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the Agency's FY 2024 Diversity & EEO plan.