DOI is one of the oldest law-enforcement agencies in the country, formed in the 1870s following a scandal in which the corrupt William “Boss” Tweed and his unscrupulous cronies skimmed millions from the City coffers. Investigations may involve any agency, officer, elected official or employee of the…
An in-depth discussion on DOI’s use of Integrity Monitors and how they benefit City operations and programs. Special guests: UPAC Commissioner Robert Lafreniere, NYC Housing Recovery Office Director Amy Peterson.
Special guest United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz joins New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) Commissioner Mark G. Peters for a conversation on the critical work of Inspectors General, the importance of data analytics, and the evolving sophistication of fraud. This episode was recorded live at DOI’s annual Anti-Corruption Conference in New York City.
The partnership between DOI & the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office uncovers a shadow utility company operating in Brooklyn & parts of Queens. Special guest, Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
In episode 5, Commissioner Mark Peters discusses DOI's Investigation of the Build-It-Back Program, which led to four arrests and saved approximately $40 Million in public funds.
Episode 4 dives into a 2015 investigation, in which DOI uncovered over $2.4 million in theft of pubic funds. Special guest, Human Resource Administration/Department of Social Services Commissioner, Steven Banks, joins the conversation.
In episode 3, we explore the ways DOI & the Manhattan District Attorney's office are promoting construction safety in New York City.
In episode 2, we explore how dangerous providing false information to the city can be.
In our first episode we explore some of the issues at Rikers Island, and what DOI is doing to make a difference.