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Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on Mayor Adams’ Vision Zero Rollbacks

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander responds to the rise in injuries and deaths caused by the abandonment of Vision Zero policies by Mayor Eric Adams. THE CITY’s recent reporting...

December 19, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Audit Finds that Evictions in NYCHA’s PACT Properties Take Place at a Significantly Higher Rate than Traditional...

New York, NY – In a new audit recommended by his Office’s New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Resident Audit Committee, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that eviction rates...

December 18, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on Medicare Advantage Defeat in Court, Massive Win for 250,000 New York Retirees

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to today’s New York Court of Appeals ruling that rejected shifting retirees to a...

December 17, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Comptroller’s Office Secures $145K+ in Back Wages from Building Services Contractor for 421-a Prevailing Wage Violations at Two...

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander successfully reached a settlement of $145,331.81 with Planned Lifestyle Services and Planned Building Services — divisions of Planned Companies —...

December 17, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on the Proposed Use of a Reading Artificial Intelligence Aid in Classrooms

NEW YORK, NY – Ahead of tomorrow’s Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) meeting, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander calls on the Department of Education (DOE) to pull a $1.9...

December 17, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander’s Annual Report Finds Continued Use of Budget Gimmicks by City Hall

New York, NY — In his office’s Annual State of the City’s Economy and Finances, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander laid out the city’s economic and fiscal outlook, reflecting stronger economic growth than...

December 17, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
DOC DASHBOARD UPDATE: NYC Comptroller Releases New Monthly Data on Department of Corrections

New York, NY — The Office of the New York City Comptroller released its monthly update to the Department of Correction (DOC) Dashboard, available here. Key monthly DOC metrics show: DOC housed 6,692...

December 16, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander Slams Mayor Adams for Meeting with Trump Border Czar Homan

In light of Mayor Eric Adams' sit-down with incoming Trump Border Czar Tom Homan, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement: “Eric Adams is so focused on...

December 12, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and Pension Fund Trustees Release 2024 Shareholder Initiatives Postseason Report

New York, NY – Today, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and trustees of the five New York City retirement systems released the annual Shareholder Initiatives Postseason Report for the...

December 10, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on Not Guilty Verdict in the Death of Jordan Neely

New York, NY—New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement on the verdict in the death of Jordan Neely:  “Jordan Neely’s death is an indictment of broken systems...

December 9, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Statement on eBay’s Workers’ Rights Assessment

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a statement on eBay’s recently completed workers’ rights assessment. On behalf of the five New York City retirement systems,...

December 9, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander Praises New York City Council Passage of City of Yes

New York, NY — In response to the City Council’s vote on the City of Yes housing plan, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement:  “Props to...

December 6, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Lander Releases Audit on Foster Care Safety Oversight by Administration for Children’s Services

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander's latest audit found that Administration for Children's Services’ (ACS) mechanisms for monitoring the safety of children in foster care was generally adequate, with the...

December 3, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Issues Annual Report on Capital Debt & Obligations for Fiscal Year 2024

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Annual Report on Capital Debt and Obligations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, an assessment of the City of New York’s long-term...

November 29, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
New York City Pension Investments with MWBE Asset Managers Reach Record of $23.1 Billion for Fiscal Year 2024;...

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a report announcing that investments by the City’s five pension funds with minority- and women-owned asset management firms grew to...

November 27, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
NYC Comptroller’s Office Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report

New York, NY — Today, the Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2024. The PAFR is a...

November 26, 2024 | Press Releases & Statements
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