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Up to 10% of US budget is stolen each year

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Why such news did not get much attention? Report was issued during Biden’s administration. A GAO analysis found that between $233 billion and $521 billion was lost annually due to fraud during fiscal years 2018 through 2022. (GAO report released April 16, 2024.) Is there a similar audit and report for New York City and New York State?

DOI Anti-Corruption Chief Jocelyn Strauber quits

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Mayor Adams nominated Strauber on Jan. 1, 2022, the first day of his administration, and the Council quickly confirmed her appointment. Although its commissioners are nominated by the mayor, DOI has a long tradition of independence. “It has become clear to me that there is no prompt path forward to my remaining in this role permanently. In … Read more

Congestion Pricing a Success?

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One year later, congestion pricing is a success according to Governor Kathy Hochul. “Extraordinary!” MTA boss Janno Lieber said $500 million Congestion Pricing balanced MTA budget. Really? Do voters remember that Congestion Pricing is suppose to rake in $1 billion per year? At current rate of traffic even when increased to $12 in 2028 then … Read more

NYC School Chancellor: Kamar Samuels

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Should parents be worried about our next chancellor? Mamdani promised to end mayoral control of the nation’s largest school system and give families and educators more of a say. Let’s see his agenda and priorities against enrollment, budget and test results.

Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary

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Mayor Mamdani appointed Ali Najmi as its chair. What does the Committee do? The Committee takes steps to recruit and encourage highly qualified persons to serve as a judge of the Criminal, Family, or on an interim basis, the Civil Court. The Committee engages in outreach efforts to ensure a diverse and broad pool of … Read more

Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement

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Mayor Mamdani, in his Executive Order 07, folded Community Affairs Units, The Public Engagement Unit, Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media, Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships, NYC Service, Community Boards, into the new Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement (OME). Tascha Van Auken was appointed as its inaugural commissioner. “The Office of Mass Engagement … Read more

Mamdani’s Housing Commissioner, Dina Levy

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Her first order of business, “Rental Ripoff” hearings. A Bronx apartment building Mayor Mamdani showcased to highlight the talents of his new housing commissioner, Dina Levy, has racked up nearly 200 unresolved violations, The Post has learned. A picture of what’s to come especially when the City Council passed COPA.

NYC Health Insurance Stabilization Fund insolvent

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Originally created in 1984 to cover the insurance premium difference between GHI and HIP. It has been used as a virtual piggybank by municipal unions and mayors in labor bargaining. The Fund owes the city $3.1 billion, not counting obligations tallied for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. GHI and HIP merged in 2006 becoming EmblemHealth, … Read more