RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

OIG

The OIG and Howard Polivy: What Silence Tells Us About Oversight

The Inspector General’s report critiques the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation for misusing nearly $170,000 in public funds for private gain. Despite significant oversight failures, particularly by Howard Polivy, chair of the Audit & Budget Committee, calls for reform have faced resistance. Accountability remains elusive, prompting public engagement for change.