NYC Comptroller Puts an End to Mayor Adams' Unrestricted Spending on Migrants

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has lost his emergency power to spend freely on housing and caring for migrants, as the city comptroller, Brad Lander, has revoked his ability to enter contracts for this purpose. Lander's decision comes after concerns were raised about the city's dealings with a migrant services contractor, DocGo, which had a controversial $432 million no-bid contract. Going forward, migrant spending will require independent prior approval from the comptroller's office on a case-by-case basis. The move has been criticized by the Adams administration, arguing that it hampers the mayor's ability to respond quickly to the needs of migrants arriving in the city.