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Concerns over availability and transparency of Big Apple Connect contracts
0:29:23
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Council Member Gutiérrez raises concerns about the lack of transparency regarding Big Apple Connect contracts, which the committee has repeatedly requested but not received. OTI officials seem uncertain about the status of these requests and the public availability of the contracts.
- There is confusion about when and if the contracts were requested or provided
- OTI officials commit to looking into the matter and getting back to the council member's staff
- The exchange highlights potential issues with transparency and communication between OTI and the City Council
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:29:23
with respect to that So on the contract, the Big Apple Connect contract, we've also as a committee we've asked several times for a copy of that contract.
0:29:34
I don't believe we've been provided it.
0:29:36
We are now independent independently in possession of the contracts for both companies for Big Apple Connect.
0:29:45
Why was it not provided to this committee and why is it not publicly available?
Chantal Senatus
0:29:50
It was my understanding that your last request for that came in yesterday.
0:29:55
It's my understanding that they're public documents.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:29:57
For the Big Apple Connect contract?
Chantal Senatus
0:29:58
No.
0:29:59
No no that's the last time I heard of a request.
0:30:02
Oh no.
0:30:03
It's my understanding that
Jennifer Gutiérrez
0:30:04
I'm pretty sure I asked for that 2022 hearing because it was news to We
Chantal Senatus
0:30:07
must have I feel that we've provided this in the past but we can take a look.