These links will assist when reporting on employment issues in NYC. 

Payroll Administration, Office of

The Office of Payroll Administration is charged with administering the City's payroll and ensuring prompt and accurate payment of employees' wages and salaries.

Human Resources Administration

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) assists individuals and families in achieving and sustaining their maximum degree of self-sufficiency. HRA provides temporary assistance and employment services or referrals at 31 Job Centers, 11 providing specialized services (3 WeCare hub sites) and 8 Model Offices designed to streamline workflow and enhance access to services. HRA also offers public health insurance at 19 Medicaid Community Offices (18 Model Offices) and food stamps at 30 offices. Support services to individuals with AIDS and HIV-related illnesses are provided through 12 centers (4 Model Offices); protective services to adults through 5 HRA borough offices and 4 contracted programs; and services to victims of domestic violence through 45 State-licensed residential programs, 15 nonresidential programs, and various HRA programs. HRA determines the home care eligibility of disabled or frail Medicaid recipients through 9 Community Alternative Systems Agency offices, contracts with 95 home care provider agencies, and assists New York City families in obtaining support orders and receiving child support payments at 4 borough and 5 Family Court offices.

Labor Relations, Office of

The Office of Labor Relations represents the Mayor in all labor relations between the City of New York and labor organizations representing employees of the City. The Office Commissioner also administers a variety of programs for City Employees.

Workforce Investment Board

The Workforce Investment Board is responsible for developing the City's strategy to improve the employment skills of New Yorkers, as well as conducting oversight of the City's WIA-funded employment and training system.

Youth and Community Development, Department of

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and adults through 2,841 contracts with community-based organizations throughout New York City. These include 558 contracts that comprise the Citywide Out-of-School Time (OST) initiative. OST offers a balanced mix of academic support, sports/recreational activities, the arts and cultural experiences, which take place after school, on weekends, and during school vacations; 464 programs to help low-income individuals and families become more economically self-sufficient; and 36 adult literacy programs that teach English skills to assist participants to further their education or to advance their careers. The Department also administers a network of 80 Beacon community centers in public schools that serve youth, adults and families during out-of-school hours. Through a range of programs, DYCD contractors assist immigrants to become naturalized citizens. In addition, DYCD implements and oversees the City's youth workforce development program, providing summer employment and year round services to introduce youth and young adults to the job market and help them develop the skills to succeed. DYCD is also responsible for the City’s runaway and homeless youth programs.

Civil List

Annual report of all City of New York employees listed by name, title, agency and salary.

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