New York State Comptroller audits DHR, revealing 68% lost housing discrimination complaints and timeliness violations.

An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed significant failures at the Division of Human Rights (DHR) in investigating housing discrimination cases. The DHR lost 68% of complaints from April 2019 to October 2023 and often violated state law by not completing investigations timely. Complaints were poorly managed, some discovered in a "Twilight Zone" filing cabinet. DiNapoli urged for improved procedures and oversight to enhance DHR's effectiveness.

October 17, 2024
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