"NYC Mayor Adams and Comptroller Lander Clash Over Emergency Migrant Contracts"

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has revoked Mayor Eric Adams' power to strike emergency deals with contractors providing migrant services without prior approval. The decision comes after Lander's office reviewed $1.7 billion in emergency contracts and found extensive failures to report subcontractors and lack of performance reviews. While the city can still issue emergency contracts, each one would now need to be reviewed by the comptroller first. The move has sparked controversy, with some arguing it will slow down the process of providing care and services to migrants, while others support the decision to ensure oversight and fiscal integrity. The city is expected to spend $12 billion on migrants through 2025.