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NYC Comptroller Rejects $432M Migrant Services Contract with DocGo

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

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Source: The New York Times

The $432 million no-bid contract awarded by New York City officials to medical services provider DocGo for housing and caring for migrants has been rejected by the city comptroller's office. Comptroller Brad Lander raised concerns about DocGo's lack of experience in providing services such as social work and housing, as well as the company's questionable financial value and workplace violations. The rejection prevents the city from paying DocGo for any work submitted under the contract, but Mayor Eric Adams has the power to override the decision. The contract has already faced scrutiny for bypassing competitive bidding processes and allegations of mistreatment of migrants.

Texas Launches Gold-Backed Digital Currency.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kitco NEWS

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Source: Kitco NEWS

Texas lawmakers have introduced bills to create a state-issued, gold-backed digital currency that is fully redeemable in cash or gold. The comptroller would establish a mechanism to allow the new gold-backed digital currency to be used by citizens for their daily transactions. All gold reserves backing the digital currency would be held in a trust with the Texas Bullion Depository that is controlled by the comptroller or another entity appointed by the comptroller. There will be no limit on the amount of gold-backed digital currency that Texans can purchase. The value of each unit of the digital currency will be determined at the time of a transaction and must be equal to the value of the appropriate fraction of a troy ounce of gold at the time of that transaction.