AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction of DCAS Commissioner and recent changes
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Commissioner Louis Molina introduces himself and his role at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). He outlines recent changes in oversight and transparency within the department, particularly in real estate services.
- Molina has been DCAS Commissioner for 90 days
- New process assigns authority to execute leases to the Executive Deputy Commissioner for Asset and Property Management
- Changes aim to increase oversight and transparency in leasing practices
Louis Molina
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Good morning, Chair, wrestler, and members of the city council committee on government operations, state, and federal legislation.
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My name is Lewis Molina, and I serve proudly as the commissioner of the department of city wide administrative services, more commonly known as Decast.
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Since joining Decast in July and today actually marks my 90 day anniversary as commissioner, I have taken the time to think both critically and strategically about how we can improve our processes across all divisions, including within real estate services.
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I've been carefully assessing the work we do to identify opportunities to increase transparency and ensure that all decisions are made in the best interest of the city and all New Yorkers.
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One such change has been to assign the authority to execute leases with the executive deputy commissioner for asset and property management.
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Ensuring that one of my direct reports has an active role in reviewing and signing each deal.
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With this new process, it ensures increased oversight into our leasing practices and enhances the awareness of the office of the commissioner on the city's real estate transactions.
