Mayoral Units
Administrative Services | Human Resources
The Administrative Services unit is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Mayor’s Office, strategic planning of talent and resources, as well as providing technical support to staff. Administrative Services comprises six units: Human Resources, Information Technology, Payroll and Timekeeping, Facilities and Construction Management, Financial Services and the Print Shop. Human Resources responsibilities include, but are not limited to recruitment; benefits administration; employee relations; talent development; enforcement of policies, state and federal tax laws; data management.
The Human Resources Department assists employees with the onboarding process, develops and creates business plans to help the agency meet objectives. Creating systems to motivate employees: HR facilitates engagement initiatives to keep employees motivated and productive. HR works to create and communicate internal business changes that benefit both the agency and the employees.
Administrative Services | Information Technology
The Mayor’s Office Information Technology Department collaborates with other city agencies to implement IT policy, procedures and develop secure tools/applications for use by multiple agencies. IT also partners with other departments in the Mayor’s Office to develop tools and applications that streamline processes, measure performance/metrics and increase productivity.
Administrative Services | Payroll, Time & Leave
The Payroll, Time & Leave Department manages the processing of pay and time via multiple systems for 500+ standard employees. The Payroll team conducts audits, calculates taxable fringe, implements personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, separations and other NYCAPS transactions. The Timekeeping team reviews weekly time submissions for accuracy and adherence to time and leave polices, audits time and leave transfers. Team completes specialized reporting on schedule and as requested.
Center for Innovation Through Data Intelligence (CIDI)
CIDI is a research/policy center located in the Office of the Mayor. It conducts citywide interagency research focused on health and human services that aim to significantly improve the quality of services throughout the City of New York. CIDI foster collaboration with all Health and Human Service agencies to promote citywide policy change with the goal of improvement in the effectiveness of NYC government. CIDI embraces the Mayor’s goal of delivering cross agency solutions to big bold problems impacting the health and well-being of the most vulnerable people in our city.
Chief Counsel to the Mayor
The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall serves as the primary legal advisor to the Mayor and City Hall staff. This fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding paid internship provides interns with an exceptional opportunity to explore city government. Interns will assist attorneys with providing legal guidance on legislation, policy matters, compliance, ethics, and transparency. Interns will also attend meetings with the Chief Counsel and senior administration staff, and have access to professional development programming, including mentorship by senior attorneys.
Children's Cabinet
Established in 2014 and reimagined under the Adams administration, The Children's Cabinet seeks to support vulnerable children and families by driving coordination and efficiency, mobilizing resources and facilitating a holistic approach to serving children by aligning agency policies that affect children's health, safety, and well-being. The Children's Cabinet goals are to:
- Strengthen partnerships across agencies to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.
- Engage in collaborative problem solving and share and leverage each other's resources.
- Enhance communication between and among agencies.
- Inform children's policies and programs by utilizing linked administrative data from multiple agency systems.
- Set protocols for access to information, resolving policy conflicts, engaging in joint training and program development and coordinating service delivery.
In essence, the Cabinet uses the convening power of City Hall to develop strategies that can "move the needle" for vulnerable children and families.
Community Affairs Unit
The Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit is the fundamental connection between City Hall and New York City residents throughout the five boroughs. The primary mission of CAU is to establish deep partnerships with communities in order to actively engage and mobilize New Yorkers in City government. To this end, CAU is directly responsible for integrating government into communities by working with Mayoral agencies to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of government services and the Mayor’s top policy priorities and initiatives.
Correspondence
The Mayor’s Office of Correspondence is responsible for reading, routing, and responding to all letters, emails, and 311 calls addressed to the Mayor. Correspondence staff also draft mayoral messages, certificates and proclamations for events, in addition to assisting other mayoral offices and agencies with a variety of writing and editing projects. The Office archives digital and hard copy records and routes letters to city agencies for handling, requiring extensive knowledge about the innerworkings of City government.
Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services advances New York City’s efforts to coordinate system transformation across the City’s public healthcare system, expand access to social services for all, and ensure that agencies that oversee the City’s most vulnerable populations, including children in foster care and families living in homeless shelters, are run compassionately, equitably and effectively.
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations, under the direction of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and Chief of Staff, is leading New York City’s response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to: legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments. The Office also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.
Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce
The Deputy Mayor of Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce is charged with spearheading the Administration’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen the City’s economy, invest in emerging industries, bolster small business, connect New Yorkers to family-sustaining jobs and expand access to arts and culture. As the Mayor’s top economic official, the Deputy Mayor oversees City Agencies that pertain to economic development, workforce expansion, the creative economy, manufacturing, and land use. In the first year of this administration, the Deputy Mayor, the agencies, and her team created and began to implement several initiatives targeted to stimulate the recovery of the city’s economy in a means that is inclusive and equitable for all New Yorkers. From delivering the $75M Small Business Opportunity to launching Governors Island Arts to establishing the first BA in Game Design with the CUNY system, the office oversees a wide array of innovative policy ideas and their implementation for the widespread, inclusive, and future-focused growth of the city.
Deputy Mayor for Operations
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations (DMO) works to advance the City’s efforts to address policy matters across the five boroughs, coordinate operational efforts across the City’s public agencies, improve access to services for all New Yorkers, and ensure agencies are run compassionately and effectively. The Deputy Mayor for Operations oversees 8 city agencies and 1 mayoral office: DOT, DEP, DSNY, DOB, DDC, SCA, TLC, Parks, and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.
The team works to expand the City’s open, green and aquatic space, reduce New York City’s building and transportation emissions as well as its waste stream, and protect New Yorkers from the ever-mounting threats from excessive heat and rainwater. This is done while ensuring that the city’s concrete infrastructure, such as water and sewer systems, miles of roadway, sidewalk, bike and bus lanes, hundreds of bridges, and tens of thousands of acres of parkland, and core foundational services, such as trash collections and clean drinking water, are strong, resilient, and reliable.
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety | Mayor’s Office of Emerging Markets
In keeping with the Mayor’s vision for a safe, equitable, and just City of New York, the Deputy Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (OPS) is dedicated to creating a unified public safety ecosystem where all city agencies tasked with safeguarding New York City are working together to preserve peace, enforce the law, and protect the lives and property of those who live, work, and visit communities across the five boroughs. The Office provides support, ensures accountability, and fosters collaboration between the City’s public safety agencies.
Director of Communications | Office of Creative Communications
The Mayor’s Office Creative Communications team is responsible for generating digital content representative of mayoral policy and its impact on everyday New Yorkers. The team utilizes social media to communicate the unique voice of the administration through live coverage, official photos, videos, graphics and more.
Director of Communications | Office of Research and Media Analysis
The Mayor’s Office of Research and Media Analysis is responsible for monitoring media coverage related to the mayor, his policies and actions, and performing research in support of the mayor’s communications priorities.
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs | City Legislative Affairs
The Mayor’s Office of City Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Eric Adams’ Administration and the New York City Council. City Legislative Affairs works toward the goal of fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assists the Mayor’s Administration in: (1) shaping public policy; (2) developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through local law, the budget and land use; (3) negotiating City Council legislation; and (4) preparing agencies for City Council public hearings.
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs | Office of Federal Affairs
The Mayor’s Office for Intergovernmental Affairs serves as the liaison between the City government and the Federal government and is responsible for presenting the City of New York’s interests to Congress and the Executive Branch. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and is not virtual.
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs | State Legislative Affairs
The Office of State Legislative Affairs represents the Mayor and City agencies before the State Legislature, the Governor and State agencies, and reviews all state legislation that affects the City of New York. The Office serves as the governmental affairs and advocacy arm of the City of New York and advances the Mayor’s legislative initiatives as well as tracking and providing positions on all legislation that impacts the City of New York. This position is based in Albany, N.Y. and is not virtual.
First Deputy Mayor
The Office of the First Deputy Mayor ensures that City government runs efficiently and focuses on many of the administration’s top priorities – from creating opportunities for young people to strengthening the city’s civic infrastructure – the office works in partnership with stakeholders inside and outside of city government to develop, scale, coordinate, and deliver policies, plans and operations in an equitable and sustainable way.
Gracie Mansion, also known as New York’s “People’s House” has served as the official residence of the Mayor of New York City since 1942 when Fiorello H. La Guardia first lived in the structure. Gracie Mansion’s history dates back to 1799, when it was constructed by New York merchant named Archibald Gracie. In addition to serving as the official residence of the Mayor and his family, Gracie Mansion is also the site of numerous mayoral events and functions.
Mayor’s Office for International Affairs
The Mayor’s Office for International Affairs serves as the liaison between the City and New York City’s international community, which includes 193 Permanent Missions, 116 Consulates, over 70 Trade Commissions, and the headquarters of the United Nations. The Office functions as a global platform from which the City can promote its goals for a more just and equitable society, showcase the diversity of New Yorkers and share best practices with the world. The Office also works to foster positive relations and to encourage collaboration between the international community and New York City’s agencies and local neighborhoods.
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
Conceived of more than 50 years ago and operating since at least 1973, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is the liaison between New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with all City offices and agencies, MOPD consistently ensures that the rights and concerns of the disability community are included in all City initiatives and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities. Through its work and advocacy in the areas of transportation, employment, healthcare, housing, education, access to City services, and financial empowerment and more, MOPD has steadily improved services and programs and the overall quality of life for the nearly one million New Yorkers who self-identify as people who are living with a disability as well as the millions of people with disabilities who visit our city every year. Working to make New York the most accessible city in the world, the office regularly engages in advocacy and policymaking at the local, state, national, and international levels to make certain that accessibility and full inclusion are key priorities for all public and private stakeholders alike.
Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning
The Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning, within the office of the First Deputy Mayor, manages policy development and implementation in key areas of Mayor Eric Adams’ wide-ranging policy portfolio. In the first year of the administration, the Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning designed and spearheaded efforts to enact the first expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit in twenty years in the most recent state budget; a property tax abatement for property owners who retrofit space to create new childcare seats; and a business income tax credit that allows businesses to claim a credit for providing free or subsidized childcare for employees. Among the other strategic policy projects that it manages at the direction of the Mayor and First Deputy Mayor, it also manages the Mayor's Capital Process Reform Task Force, which has a mandate of delivering comprehensive recommendations on capital project delivery from project initiation to closeout; negotiates Project Labor Agreements on behalf of the City; and serves as the central coordinating body for the administration for all policy matters related to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health
The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH) coordinates and develops citywide policies and strategies to fill critical gaps in mental healthcare so every New Yorker, in every neighborhood, has the support they need. OCMH was codified into the City Charter by Executive Order 68 and Local Law 155 by the City Council in December of 2021, becoming the first mayoral office dedicated to addressing the mental health of New Yorkers.
OCMH partners with City agencies to reduce barriers to mental health care for vulnerable communities. Our approach is rooted in equity, racial justice, and cultural responsiveness. OCMH’s approach is strength-based and community-centered that recognizes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the resilience of New Yorkers.
Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development | Office of Youth Employment
NYC Talent is responsible for the City’s talent and workforce development system that benefits city residents, employers, and the economy. NYC Talent seeks new and effective ways to scale and sustain productive public/private partnerships, to develop and match talent to promising careers, to align education, career preparation and skills training programs across City government, and to coordinate program and fiscal data across stakeholders to provide a comprehensive view of the talent system with the goal of making progress towards the citywide employment objectives laid out in Executive Order #22.
NYC Service, a division of the Office of the Mayor, builds partnerships to deepen and expand civic engagement through volunteer and service programs, creating sustainable change for our city’s greatest needs. We unite New Yorkers in service to advance lifelong civic engagement for a more equitable and inclusive city.
Serving approximately 8.4 million people, the government of New York City addresses some of the greatest urban challenges in the world. Within that government, the Mayor’s Office of Appointments (MOA) is responsible for helping the Mayor choose candidates for more than 200 boards and commissions vital to the operation and growth of the City. Additionally, MOA serves a critical role by providing talent recruitment and development support for the Administration, helping to build a strategy to create a sustainable and diverse talent pipeline for the Administration’s senior leadership positions. To assist our office in its service to the City, we’re looking for a self-motivated individual to serve on a team that manages a suite of innovative programs to help strengthen and diversify the leadership for the government of the City of New York.
Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management & Street Activity Permit Office
New York City is the backdrop for many iconic events. From special events like the annual New Year's Eve Celebration in Times Square, New York City Marathon, and community events such as block parties and street festivals, the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management (CECM) supports all applicants as they plan their upcoming events. CECM provides oversight on all event permitting activities; advises and assists the Mayor in the coordination of policies, procedures, and operations in relation to permitting; and reviews the coordination of street activities and pedestrian plaza events. CECM also works directly with other city agencies to ensure active communication with residents, community boards and business improvement districts, so events in our city are both safe and enjoyable for all. The Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO) is an office within CECM. The function of SAPO is to issue permits for street festivals, block parties, farmers markets, commercial or promotional events, and other events on the City’s streets, sidewalks and pedestrian plazas while protecting the interests of the City, the community, and the public.
Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
The Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) is a team of architects, lawyers, data and climate scientists, engineers, policy advisors, geologists, and city planners working to create a city where our 8.8 million New Yorkers can live, work, learn, and play in healthy, resilient, and sustainable neighborhoods.
MOCEJ integrates sustainability, resiliency, and environmental justice into one coordinated approach across several climate and environmental offices, all working to make our buildings efficient and resilient; our infrastructure climate ready; our streets, open spaces and public realm active, safe and healthy; and our energy clean and resilient. All New Yorkers deserve to live, learn, work, and play in safe, healthy, resilient, and sustainable environments, even as the climate changes.
MOCEJ is committed to improving environmental quality for all, prioritizing front line communities, seeking to redress current and past injustices and inequities while creating economic opportunities for all. Through science-based analysis, policy and program development, and capacity building, MOCEJ leads the City’s efforts to ensure that New York City (NYC) is minimizing its contributions to climate change, preparing to adapt and protect New Yorkers from extreme weather and multiple climate hazards, and giving every New Yorker a meaningful voice in our city’s future.>
In the last several years, the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy has experienced remarkable growth and progress. For those interested in learning about our recent accomplishments and ongoing developments, please see Food Forward NYC: 2-Year Progress Report.
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) promotes the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic, and cultural life of the City. MOIA spearheads other initiatives, such as IDNYC, to expand equity and empowerment for immigrant communities. The work of the Office cuts across a broad range of issues citywide—for example, workers’ rights, health equity, and language access—and MOIA works closely with sister cities around the country to promote immigrant inclusion.
The Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations) works to make New York City government more effective and efficient. The Office is responsible for managing and coordinating multiagency initiatives and using data to help the City make informed and equitable policy decisions and strategic, targeted investments. The Office coordinates citywide initiatives and assists agencies in improving service quality and in measuring performance to provide greater accountability.
Office of Risk Management and Compliance
This position is based in the Mayor’s Office of Risk Management and Compliance (MoRMC), which was created by Mayor Eric Adams to assist City agencies in assessing their operational, financial and compliance risks, addressing waste and mismanagement, and improving the effectiveness of City operations. MoRMC works directly with individual City agencies to help them create and enhance risk management and compliance programs and develop tools that will enable them to flag programmatic and operational risks. This position works primarily with MoRMC’s Audit Management team to study and analyze risks identified by external and internal audits and provide evidence-based research products to support city agencies in their responses to and implementation of audit recommendations stemming from external and internal audits.
Office of Special Projects & Community Events
The Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events supports the Mayor's commitment to honor the diverse communities of New York City by organizing, managing and directing Mayoral celebrations, receptions and conferences, in partnership with city agencies and with the support of the private sector. These special events are hosted at Gracie Mansion—also known as the People's House—and other iconic sites across the City. The work of the unit is key to celebrating the diversity of the city and bringing New Yorkers together.
Press Office
The Mayor’s Press Office at City Hall is responsible for media monitoring, responding to media inquiries, preparing senior administration officials for media interviews, and planning media events designed to communicate accurate, timely information to the public.
Established in 1898, the Public Design Commission reviews architecture, landscape architecture, and works of art on City-owned property. Projects include construction or restoration of structures, such as libraries, fire stations, and bridges; creation or renovation of parks, playgrounds, and plazas; installation of lighting and other streetscape elements; and the design, installation, and conservation of artwork. The Commission holds monthly hearings to review projects, which are primarily submitted by City agencies. There are 11 Commissioners, who serve pro bono, and five full-time staff members. The Commission also acts as caretaker and curator of the City’s public art collection and maintains an extensive archive documenting the history of New York City’s public works, which is frequently used by historians, students, and other City agencies. The Commission is an advocate for excellence and innovation in the public realm, ensuring the viability and quality of public programs and services throughout the city for years to come.