In thegovernment of New York City, the heads of about 50 city departments are appointed by themayor, who also appoints severaldeputy mayors to oversee entire city agencies and handle specific tasks and projects within their designated portfolios.
The list below is not comprehensive, and there are many smaller agencies, departments, and mayoral offices, some of which exist only for a limited period of time.
TheBusiness Integrity Commission (BIC) regulates the private carting industry, businesses operating in the City's public wholesale markets, and the shipboard gambling industry.
TheAdministration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes safety and well-being of New York City's children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services.
TheDepartment of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) supports City agencies' workforce needs in recruiting, hiring and training City employees; provides overall facilities management for 55 public buildings; purchases, sells and leases real property; purchases, inspects and distributes supplies and equipment; establishes, audits and pays utility accounts that serve more than 4,000 buildings; and implements energy conservation programs throughout City facilities.[1]
TheDepartment of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) supports New York City's cultural life, such as ensuring adequate public funding for non-profit cultural organizations.
TheDepartment of Design & Construction (DDC) builds many of the civic facilities in New York City, and as the city's primary capitalconstruction project manager, provides new or renovated facilities such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, courthouses and senior centers.
TheSheriff's Office (Sheriff) is the primary civil law enforcement agency of New York City and the enforcement division of the New York City Department of Finance.
TheDepartment of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is responsible for public health along with issuing birth certificates, dog licenses, and conducting restaurant inspection and enforcement.
TheHuman Resources Administration (Department of Social Services; HRA/DSS) is the mayoral agency in charge of the majority of the city's social services programs.
TheDepartment of Investigation (DOI) is a law enforcement agency that serves as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government.
TheLaw Department (Law) is responsible for most of the city's legal affairs.
TheDepartment of Parks & Recreation (Parks) is responsible for maintaining the city's parks system, preserving and maintaining the ecological diversity of the city's natural areas, and furnishing recreational opportunities for city's residents and visitors.
ThePolice Department (NYPD) has the primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigations throughout New York City.
TheDepartment of Probation (DOP) provides supervision for adults and juveniles placed on probation by judges in the Supreme, Criminal, and Family courts.
TheDepartment of Small Business Services (SBS) makes it easier for businesses in New York City to start, operate, and grow by providing free services to business owners, strengthening neighborhoods and commercial districts, and linking employers to a skilled and qualified workforce.
TheOffice of Technology and Innovation (OTI) oversees the city's use of existing and emerging technologies in government operations, and its delivery of services to the public.
TheDepartment of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the management of much of the city's transportation infrastructure.
TheDepartment of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and their families through a range of youth and community development programs, and administers city, state and federal funds to community-based organizations.
TheOffice of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York (OCME) investigates cases of persons who die when in apparent good health or unattended by a physician, such as from criminal violence, suicide, or in any suspicious or unusual manner.
TheOffice of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City's financial agency, which assembles and oversees the expense and capital budgets for the city.
TheMayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) coordinates municipal support for film and television production, including approving film shoots and liaising with government agencies and promoting the industry.
TheMayor's Office For People with Disabilities (MOPD) is a liaison to the NYC disability community on behalf of the NYC Mayor's Office. In conjunction with all other city agencies and offices, assess and coordinate city policies relating to all people with disabilities.
NYC Media is the radio, television, and online media network of New York City.
TheNew York City Office of the Actuary (NYCOA) provides actuarial information and services for the five major New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds.
The New York City Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) was founded on August 31, 1921. The benefits that BERS provides include service retirement benefits, disability retirement benefits, death benefits, and a Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) program. Members are employed in agencies such as the Department of Education, the School Construction Authority, and the Police Department.
TheNew York City Board of Correction (BOC) regulates conditions of confinement, correctional health, and mental health care in city correctional facilities.
TheNew York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) regulates land use, development, and construction by reviewing and deciding on variances, special permits, and appeals from zoning, building, and fire regulatory decisions.
TheCampaign Finance Board (CFB) is an independent, nonpartisan agency gives public matching funds to qualifying candidates in exchange for strict contribution and spending limits and a full audit of their finances.
TheNew York City Marriage Bureau provides marriage licenses, domestic partnership registration, civil marriage ceremonies, registration of marriage officiants, and copies and amendments of marriage records.
TheNew York City Civil Service Commission (CSC) is the local civil service commission and hears appeals by city employees and applicants that have been disciplined or disqualified.
TheNew York City Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB) regulates labor relations disputes and controversies with city employees, including certification of collective bargaining representatives, mediation, impasse panels, and arbitration.
TheIndependent Budget Office (IBO) is a publicly funded agency that provides nonpartisan information about the city's budget and local economy to the public and their elected officials.
TheLatin Media & Entertainment Commission (LMEC) advises the Mayor on business development and retention strategies for the Latin media and entertainment industry.
TheNew York City Loft Board regulates the legal conversion of certain lofts from commercial/manufacturing to residential use.
TheNew York City Public Design Commission (Art Commission) reviews permanent works of art, architecture, and landscape architecture proposed on or over city-owned property.
