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City University of New York (CUNY)
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the largest urban university in the US, serving more than 400,000 students

Citywide Health Insurance Access, Office of
The Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA) works to increase access to and improve health insurance for New Yorkers and to enroll all eligible residents in public health insurance

Civilian Complaint Review Board
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is an independent, non-police agency with the authority to investigate allegations of police misconduct and to recommend action directly to the Police Commissioner. The Board strives to resolve complaints efficiently through investigation and its mediation program and reports on its activities and achievements twice a year. CCRB received more than 6,000 complaints in Fiscal 2005

Combat Police Corruption, Commission to
The Commission to Combat Police Corruption was created in 1995 as a permanent board to monitor and evaluate the anti-corruption programs, activities, commitment, and efforts of the New York City Police Department, and is completely independent of the NYPD

Contract Services, Office of
The Mayor's Office of Contract Services supervises and sustains the procurement activities of New York City's agencies

Consumer Affairs, Department of

Cultural Affairs, Department of

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) seeks to foster an honest marketplace. DCA resolves individual consumer complaints, obtains restitution for consumers, and sues recidivist vendors. DCA issues more than 64,000 licenses in 55 categories of businesses, and enforces license regulations, weights and measures regulations and the Consumer Protection Law through inspections. Through multiple media events, speaking engagements, public hearings, its Web site and brochure distribution, DCA ensures that the public and businesses are educated about their rights and responsibilities under the Consumer Protection and License Laws

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) ensures that cultural activities are an integral part of New York City’s civic and economic life by providing support, advocacy and technical assistance for the City’s cultural community

Correction, Department of

Design and Construction, Department of

The Department of Correction (DOC) provides for the care, custody, and control of persons accused of crimes or convicted and sentenced to one year or less of jail time. The Department manages 15 inmate facilities, 10 of which are on Rikers Island, handles over 100,000 admissions each year, and manages an average daily inmate population of approximately 14,000 individuals

The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) currently manages a design and construction portfolio of over $4.6 billion of the City's capital construction projects. Projects range from streets, highways, sewers and water mains to public safety, health and human service facilities, as well as cultural institutions and libraries. Through a combination of in-house staff and private consultants and contractors, the Department delivers quality, cost-effective projects in a safe and efficient manner

Domestic Violence, Mayor's Office to Combat

Economic Development Corporation

The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence coordinates the efforts of the City with public and private initiatives to fight domestic violence and provide services to victims

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), a nonprofit organization operating under contract with the City of New York, is the City’s primary vehicle for economic development services. EDC serves as a catalyst for public and private initiatives that promote the City’s long-term vitality. Through affordable financing, tax exemptions and low-cost energy programs, EDC helps City businesses gain the competitive edge they need to meet their short- and long-term goals

Education, Department of

Emergency Management, Office of

The Department of Education (DOE) provides primary and secondary education to over 1 million pre-kindergarten to grade 12 students in school districts within 10 regions and over 1,400 schools, and employs approximately 77,000 teachers

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates and supports multiagency responses to, and regularly monitors, emergency conditions and other potential incidents that affect public health and safety in the City, including severe weather, natural hazards and disasters, power outages, transportation incidents, labor disruptions, aviation disasters, and acts of terrorism

Environmental Coordination, Office of

Environmental Protection, Department of

The Office of Environmental Coordination (OEC) assists City agencies in carrying out their environmental review responsibilities

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects the environmental health, welfare and natural resources of the City and its residents

Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting, Office of

Finance, Department of

The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting advocates for the industry with both public and private organizations and individuals and promotes the City's reputation as an international production center

The Department of Finance (DOF) collects City revenues efficiently and fairly, improves compliance with City tax and other revenue laws, values all real property in the City, provides a forum for the public to dispute tax and parking violation liability, and maintains property records

Fire Department

Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of

The Fire Department (FDNY) responds to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters, and terrorist acts to protect the lives and property of City residents and visitors

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) protects and promotes the health and mental well being of all New Yorkers. The Department provides mental health services; mental retardation and developmental disability services; chemical dependency prevention and treatment; and Early Intervention services to developmentally delayed infants and toddlers

Homeless Services, Department of

Housing Authority

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS), in partnership with public agencies, and the business and nonprofit communities, prevents homelessness and provides temporary emergency shelter for eligible homeless people in a safe, supportive environment

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides affordable housing to nearly 420,000 low- and moderate-income City residents in 345 housing developments with 180,000 apartments in the five boroughs

Human Resources Administration

Immigrant Affairs, Office of

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) assists individuals and families in achieving and sustaining their maximum degree of self-sufficiency

The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Language Services promotes the interests and needs of immigrants and provides language-related services to immigrants and others with limited English language skills

Investigation, Department of

Juvenile Justice, Department of

The Department of Investigation (DOI) promotes and maintains integrity and efficiency in City government operations and services by investigating and referring for prosecution City employees and contractors engaged in corrupt activities or unethical conduct

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) provides detention, aftercare and prevention services to juveniles, ages 7 through 15, in New York City