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Comptroller Stringer Report: High Number of Middle and High School Students Aren’t Taught “Sex Ed”

(New York, NY) — A new report released today by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer shows that the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is not providing comprehensive health education — as required by state law — to all middle and high school students, and is not prioritizing “sex ed” as part of a larger health curriculum. The Comptroller’s report, Healthy Relationships: A Plan for Improving Health and Sexual Education in New York City Schools, highlights the...
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Comptroller Stringer, NYC Pension Funds Launch National Boardroom Accountability Project Campaign — Version 2.0

(New York, NY) — After launching the trailblazing “Boardroom Accountability Project” in 2014 to give investors a real voice in who sits on corporate boards, today New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and the New York City Pension Funds launched the “Boardroom Accountability Project 2.0.” The next phase of the campaign will ratchet up the pressure on some of the biggest companies in the world to make their boards more diverse, independent, and climate-competent, so that they are in...
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Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on DACA

"This is about the heart and soul of America — who we are, what we believe, and how we treat young people. As an American, I'm stunned. As a father to two young children, I'm heartbroken. It's hard to imagine the fear tens of thousands of New Yorkers, and hundreds of thousands of Americans, are feeling today as their White House targets them. But every Dreamer should know that we are prepared to fight. I will not give up — and...
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Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Revelations Wells Fargo Actually Created 3.5 Million Fake Accounts

“The more we peel back the onion, the worse it gets. Today’s startling revelations are part of a pattern at Wells Fargo: just when it seems a scandal is fading away, another shoe drops. It’s become almost predictable – and it leaves shareowners and the American public wondering if there are bombshells that have yet to be disclosed. When will this scandal end? How many more skeletons are there? How long must we wait for the full truth? "This news...
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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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