The Office of the New York City Comptroller’s Audit Bureau recently conducted a review of City agencies’ compliance with the terms and conditions of the Conditional Delegation and Approval to use M/WBE contract Award Method 72 (AM 72)—also known as the M/WBE Noncompetitive Small Purchase Method.
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.
The deficiencies identified during the audit extend to collaboration between DPR divisions and the DOT, underscoring the need for internal improvements and better coordination between agencies.
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.
Most of the Mayor’s increase in projected tax revenues over the five-year April Financial Plan period comes from upward revisions to the City’s income taxes (business and personal) and real-estate transaction taxes.
In October 2023, the Adams’ Administration announced that it would implement a new policy limiting shelter stays for newly arrived families with children to 60 days. Previously, families with children in the shelter system had not faced time limits for eviction from shelter.
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) provides early childcare and education services to children, from birth to five years old, who live within the City. These early childhood services may be provided by DOE or other alternatives, such as contracted Community Based Organizations (CBO).