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Update from the Office of the NYC Comptroller on New Municipal Employee Health Insurance

New York, NY – Pursuant to the New York City Charter, the Office of the New York City Comptroller is responsible for reviewing and registering contracts entered into by City agencies to ensure that they comply with procedural requisites established by the Charter and the Procurement Policy Board. The Comptroller’s review does not address the substance of the contract, but instead whether the procurement process followed established procedures. In those cases (fewer than one percent) where established procedures have not...

New York by the Numbers Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook No. 107 – November 2025

A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, A lot of uncertainty comes with the fall weather this November. The federal government engaged in a record-long shutdown, paralyzing many New Yorkers who rely on critical resources like SNAP to survive in our city. And because we elected a new mayor, President Trump is threatening to cut New York City off from further federal funding. We have quite the headwinds approaching, but as of right now, we’re in decent shape economically....

Statement from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander on Tesla Shareholder Vote Approving Elon Musk’s Record High Pay Package

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander issued a statement regarding Tesla’s Annual General Meeting. “Today Elon Musk and his crony board got the ransom Musk wanted and now shareholders are on the hook for an indefensible compensation package, making it clear that the board has more loyalty to Musk than acting in the best interests of the company and shareholders. Although Elon Musk claims that today is more than a new chapter for the company, investors will be...

Statement from NYC Comptroller Lander on Starbucks Baristas Strike Authorization

New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a statement following the approved unfair labor practice (ULP) strike by Starbucks Workers United baristas. Comptroller Lander and other investors recently sent a letter to the Starbucks Board of Directors raising concerns about stalled negotiations with their unionized workforce. The strike would impact more than 600 locations across the country. “As a long-term shareholder, my office implores Starbucks to restart negotiations and promptly reach a contract with its unionized baristas. Despite...

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