Between August 30 and September 8, 2022, Comptroller’s Office Audit Bureau staff visited 262 NYCHA developments and conducted a review of building entry door security. This report delivers findings and recommendations.
The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) Program which provides a partial property tax exemption for senior citizens who own one, two, or three family homes, condominiums, or cooperative apartments in New York City (the City).
Letter Report on the Review of the New York City Housing Authority’s Calculation of Rent Increases for Public Housing Tenants at the Red Hook East and Red Hook West Developments
New York City has a long history of organizing for fire prevention and tenant protections to address the longstanding prevalence and devastating effects of residential fires. Unfortunately, under-resourced code enforcement has hamstrung the effectiveness of housing and buildings standards since the
To inform the City’s rulemaking process, the Office of the New York City Comptroller reviewed how emissions calculations and the use of Renewable Energy Credits should be best structured to maximize LL97’s climate, environmental, economic, and health benefits.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) had limited success in convincing the homeless individuals encountered during the sweeps[1] of homeless encampments to enter temporary shelters.
September 5, 2023 letter regarding the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)’s contract with Rapid Reliable Testing NY, LLC, commonly known as DocGo.
Contract #20248801671, is an emergency procurement for
$432 million for services provided by Rapid Reliable Testing NY LLC, commonly known as DocGo Inc.
(the “Vendor,” or “DocGo”), was reviewed by my Office, and is being returned to the HPD without approval.
Among the greatest challenges facing New York City’s economy is the availability and affordability
of housing. Economic growth and stability in NYC depend upon the ability for workers and others
wishing to move into or within the city to find housing they can afford.
the DOE is choosing to base the new weight allocation for students experiencing homelessness on enrollment as of December 31, 2022. If this decision stands, schools will not receive funding this school year for changes in STH enrollment that have occurred since then.
New York City’s housing challenges have shifted from abandonment and disinvestment to gentrification and skyrocketing rents – the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development has financed the development and preservation of hundreds of thousands of affordable homes
The focus on the city’s housing supply challenge. One of the primary drivers of high rents is an excess of demand over supply—or, put more simply, a supply shortage.
Improving Access to Affordable Housing Opportunities is a study that explores the experience of affordable housing applicants and recommends ways to further support applicants through an outreach and education strategy that incorporates financial empowerment services.
DOC submits report to BOC on monthly progress report on its implementation of the Young Adult Plan and implementation of alternatives to punitive segregation (Second Chance, TRU, ESH, and Secure Units) Information includes young adult population, young adult related training provided to staff.
The Board of Correction (BOC) requires the Department of Correction (DOC) to report on the incarcerated individuals which reside in the Enhanced Supervision Housing. ESH separates violent young adult inmates from the general population, while at the same time offering educational opportunities
LL220 of 2019 requires the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to report on a quarterly basis certain information relating to “inspections of nightlife establishments overseen by” the Office of Special Enforcement (OSE).
LL220 of 2019 requires the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to report on a quarterly basis certain information relating to “inspections of nightlife establishments overseen by” the Office of Special Enforcement (OSE).