Bill Overview
Title: NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022
Description: This bill directs the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to report on matters concerning the New York City Housing Authority, including the health and safety conditions of its housing and the federal funds it received FY2014-FY2022.
Sponsors: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Target Audience
Population: People living in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties
Estimated Size: 400000
- The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides housing for many individuals in New York City, particularly low-income residents.
- The bill relates to the accountability and oversight of NYCHA, which impacts its ability to provide safe and healthy living conditions.
- Federal funds received by NYCHA between FY2014 and FY2022 will be reviewed, potentially affecting current and future funding and operations of NYCHA.
- The operational and management changes prompted by this bill may directly affect the well-being of NYCHA residents.
Reasoning
- The policy affects primarily residents of NYCHA properties. Therefore, the interviews should consist mostly of NYCHA residents and their immediate communities.
- The Wellbeing scores may range significantly as some might see improvements in living conditions, while others might experience delays or no visible changes.
- We also consider including opinions from housing activists and local workers who may have secondary impacts from the policy.
- Although the budgetary impact is substantial, the immediate personal impact may be subtle, spread across a large population.
Simulated Interviews
Retail Worker (Brooklyn, NY)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this policy finally gets the repairs my building desperately needs.
- I am concerned it will just be a report with no real change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 3 |
Community Organizer (Harlem, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is a step towards much-needed accountability.
- It could lead to better living conditions and services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Health Care Aide (Queens, NY)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm hopeful but skeptical until I see actual health improvements.
- Chronic issues like mold need addressing; it affects my kids' health.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 2 |
Plumber (Bronx, NY)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The report might create more paperwork and not much action.
- As a worker, I hope it doesn't lead to budget cuts.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 2 |
Retired (Manhattan, NY)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've heard many promises over the years; I want to see real improvements.
- It's about time they look into the funds better.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Student (Brooklyn, NY)
Age: 30 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I need them to fix the elevator and improve the heating.
- It would be great if this leads to energy-efficient improvements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Construction Worker (Bronx, NY)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy could mean more projects and jobs for us.
- It might also tighten budgets in a way that affects my work.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Teacher (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Students living in poor conditions face challenges. I hope it helps them.
- Better housing can lead to better education outcomes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Security Guard (Queens, NY)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Consistent safety improvements would be a relief.
- I hope the funds are used wisely after the report.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Volunteer Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Issues like waste management and cleanliness need urgent attention.
- I hope this policy brings structured changes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $8000000)
Year 2: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $8000000)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The main focus of the bill is ensuring transparency and efficiency in federal fund allocations to NYCHA from FY2014-FY2022.
- Understanding accountability risks and potential misuse of funds are primary objectives.
- Operational execution will impact the scale of the cost, primarily through staffing and operational expenses of the Inspector General's office.