Commissioner Shihata introduces herself and outlines DOI's mission
Commissioner Nadia Shahata introduces herself in her sixth week as DOI Commissioner, describes DOI's mission to prevent and expose corruption, and praises the dedication of DOI's investigative, legal, and operational staff.
Good afternoon, Chair Lee and the Committee on Finance and Chair Krishnan and the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.
My name is Nadia Shahata and I'm the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation.
I'm honored to present this important testimony on DOI's fiscal year 2027 executive plan as I mark my sixth week as DOI Commissioner.
It has been an exhilarating and informative time for me as I meet the impressive DOI staff, connect with the agency's prosecutorial partners, and delve into the important work that is ongoing at the agency.
As an investigative fact-finding agency, DOI's mission is to prevent and expose corruption, fraud, and other wrongdoing that undermines the city,
depletes precious public resources, and compromises the faith and trust of New Yorkers in their municipal government.
The agency is a powerhouse, conducting both civil and criminal investigations, working with prosecutors to hold wrongdoers accountable, and issuing recommendations for reforms that strengthen city government operations.
The heart of the agency is DOI's extremely dedicated staff.
It's administrative and operational personnel, investigators, attorneys, auditors, IT specialists, and so many more.
In my brief time at DOI so far, I have been inspired by their dedication and
extremely hard work to uphold integrity and protect the city from the corrosive impact of corruption.