A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the department of cultural affairs to provide greater transparency on department spending.

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to submit to the Speaker of the New York City Council and post on its website information regarding DCLA’s spending to support cultural organizations and institutions as well as DCLA’s spending on direct agency expenses. The information should be provided no later than July 1, 2019 and on or before July 1 annually. The information would be disaggregated by zip code, borough, community board, and council district.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council