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Narcisse asks about veterans preference credits

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 1:21:46 · 44 sec

Narcisse asks how many veterans credits were applied and how DCAS informs veterans; Porter says credits are in all marketing materials and they work with Veterans Affairs.

Mercedes Narcisse

Okay.

Mercedes Narcisse

How many veterans preference credits were applied last year?

Mercedes Narcisse

And how is DCAS making sure veterans know they are eligible?

Katrina Porter

Thank you for that question.

Katrina Porter

So the availability of veterans credits, it's embedded in all of our marketing materials.

Katrina Porter

So it's in our marketing.

Katrina Porter

Notice of exam.

Katrina Porter

It's on DCAS's website.

Katrina Porter

It's in our special circumstances guides.

Katrina Porter

It's also information that can be amplified through the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Katrina Porter

So, you know, we make an effort to ensure that all test takers are aware of the many different fee waivers and credits that may be available to them.