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Stringer to Mylan: These Debacles Need to End

(New York, NY) — In response to reports that EpiPen-maker Mylan NV has finalized a $465 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly overcharging the U.S government, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the following statement: “From drastically hiking EpiPen prices on Americans, to allegedly defrauding the U.S. government, to awarding extraordinary executive pay, scandals have absolutely engulfed Mylan. These debacles – and the immorality they stem from – need to end. These practices have...
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Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Developments Regarding the Queens Museum and Israel Event

(New York, NY) — Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the following statement regarding reports that the Queens Museum has now decided to once again host a re-enactment of the 1947 United Nations vote establishing the state of Israel: "This is no doubt the right thing to do. What we've watched across the country over the past few days — neo-Nazis marching in the streets of America promoting symbols of hate — has been a shock. By reversing course and holding...
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Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Regarding the Construction Safety Act

(New York, NY) – New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the following statement on the Construction Safety Act: “There is real danger in construction work, and real danger to those who are taking our city to new heights. Safety matters more than ever. Because too many have died on the job, children will grow up without parents, husbands and wives will grow old without their spouses, and families have suffered. These are matters of life and death. That...
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Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on the Queens Museum’s Decision to Cancel Israel Event

(New York, NY) – In response to reports that the Queens Museum has opted to cancel an event that would re-enact the 1947 United Nations vote establishing the State of Israel, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the following statement: “This decision is a deeply unfortunate one that sends the wrong message to Jewish communities across New York City. The 1947 UN vote is historic, and holding this re-enactment where it actually happened matters. That’s why I believe the museum must...
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New Analysis Shows New York City’s Economy Continues Steady Growth

(New York, NY) — New York City’s economy picked up in the spring and summer of 2017, according to a new analysis from New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. The new quarterly report found economic growth of 3.3% in the second quarter of this year — more than double the growth from the same quarter last year. The report also highlighted record-setting jobs numbers, rising venture capital investment, and leading economic indicators that point to growth. “Since the Great...
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Comptroller Stringer Investigation: DOE Blatantly Violating its Own Contracting Rules

(New York, NY) — A new investigation released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer found that the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has routinely flouted its own contracting rules and internal procedures in awarding non-competitive contracts, putting billions of dollars at increased risk of waste, fraud, and abuse. The new findings show that the agency plays by its own rules when it comes to contracting. The audit released today builds on one issued in June...
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Statement From Comptroller Stringer on Reports that Wells Fargo Chairman Stephen Sanger will Step Down

(New York, NY) – Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released the following statement after reports that Wells Fargo board Chairman Stephen Sanger will be stepping down. Comptroller Stringer called for the Chairman’s resignation last week. “Wells Fargo needs to find its moral compass – and the conditions are hopefully now ripe for that to occur. It’s the only way the bank will truly thrive and create sustainable value for shareowners. Today’s news is a direct outgrowth of investor advocacy aimed at...
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Remarks of New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer at the Annual Meeting Of The New York State Financial Control Board

I am honored to join Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller DiNapoli, State Budget Director Mujica and the members and staff of the Financial Control Board. I am pleased to be with so many New Yorkers who understand that the stakes for our City have never been higher. Our shared belief in an open and diverse society that cares for our most vulnerable people is under attack on a daily basis. I am proud to say that each of our offices has...
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As President Trump and Congressional GOP Try to Undermine Family Planning Services, Comptroller Stringer Unveils Report on Importance to NYC

New York —With the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress working to undercut family planning and other preventive health care services, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer unveiled a new report today that breaks down for the first time the significance of Title X National Family Planning Program funding to New York City. Title X is the only federal program that provides dedicated funding for family planning and related preventative health services. The program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of...
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Comptroller Stringer: DOE Paying Out Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Leadership Coaching Without Required Evidence It Happened

(New York, NY) — In an alarming new investigation of the New York City Department of Education, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer has found that 98 percent of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE’s) sampled payments to the New York City Leadership Academy (NYCLA) for teacher and principal “coaching” wasn’t supported by required documentation. NYCLA, which provides professional development to educators citywide, charges DOE by the hour. To ensure that bills reflect services that were actually provided, the organization...
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Comptroller Stringer Announces New Transparency Tool for Checkbook NYC

New York, NY) — New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced that for the first time ever, detailed sub-vendor spending will be displayed on Checkbook NYC – the award-winning online transparency resource for City contracting, payroll, spending, revenue, and budget data. The update will provide a new level of insight into how sub-vendors are used by City contractors. “Checkbook NYC lets New Yorkers look under the hood of the agencies that represent them, and today’s update makes it...
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Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on New Revelations of Mismanagement at Wells Fargo

“This is a full-blown scandal — again. It’s unbelievable, outrageous, sad, and yet quintessential Wells Fargo. This isn’t just a corporate debacle. It’s caused real human harm. It’s reflective of a system that Americans feel is rigged against the little guy, and sadly symbolic of a culture that puts short-term profits ahead of creating sustainable value for shareowners. Everyday families have suffered and tens of millions of hard-earned dollars were stripped from unsuspecting Americans, many of whom are struggling just...
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