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A 795

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to publish the results of annual audits of approved applications for temporary major capital improvement increases on its website annually

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Requires DHCR to publish annual audit results for approved temporary MCI increases on its website, boosting transparency and accountability for tenants, landlords, and advocates.

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Bill Summary · A 795

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 795

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 795
  • Title: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to publish the results of annual audits of approved applications for temporary major capital improvement increases on its website annually
  • Primary Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Status: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-01-08: REFERRED TO HOUSING
    • 2025-05-19: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to increase transparency and public accountability in the administration of temporary major capital improvement (MCI) increases approved by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Specifically, it requires DHCR to publish the results of its annual audits of these approved MCI applications on its website each year.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • DHCR must publish on its website, on an annual basis, the results of audits conducted on approved applications for temporary major capital improvement increases.
  • The publication requirement applies to the annual audits of approved applications for temporary MCI increases.

Note: The provided text outlines the publication requirement but does not specify additional details such as the exact content of the audit results, the format, the retention period, or any accessibility standards beyond posting on the DHCR website.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR): Responsible for implementing the publication requirement and maintaining the audit results on its website.
  • Tenants in rent-regulated or rent-stabilized housing where temporary MCI increases have been approved: Will gain access to published audit results.
  • Landlords and property owners with approved temporary MCI increases: Affected by the broader transparency measures and potential public scrutiny of approved audits.
  • Housing advocates and researchers: Will have easier access to audit data for oversight and analysis.

Timing and Procedural Path

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Early referrals: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Housing on January 8, 2025.
  • Subsequent motion: Referred to Rules after reporting from the committee (record shows a May 19, 2025 action; some entries duplicate this referral).
  • Current status: The bill has been reported and referred to the Rules committee, indicating it may advance to floor consideration pending scheduling and further legislative steps.

Potential Impact

  • Enhances transparency by making annual audit outcomes publicly accessible.
  • Improves accountability for DHCR and for entities seeking temporary MCI approvals.
  • Could influence applicants’ and tenants’ understanding of the audit outcomes and compliance with MCI regulations.
  • May prompt clearer reporting practices or data standards if the publication format is further specified in subsequent amendments.

Notes for Readers

  • Specific details about the format, scope, and content of the audit results to be published (e.g., data fields, metrics, anonymization, accessibility) are not provided in the current summary. Future amendments or DHCR rulemaking may elaborate on these details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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