Porter concludes testimony and offers to answer questions

In conclusion, at DCAS, we are passionate about helping New Yorkers join civil service, and we are working tirelessly to position the city of New York as an employer of choice.

The civil service system unquestionably provides a pathway to the middle class for underserved and underrepresented communities.

Through the initiatives, programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships we've detailed here, DCAS has continued to expand access to government jobs.

As we look ahead, please know that we

We are actively enacting strategic plans that will make our civil service system faster, more transparent, and aligned with the 21st century workforce and the city's operational needs.

Thank you for your time and attention, and I'm happy now to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you so much for your testimony.

I want to recognize Councilmember Caban, who is online.

I'm going to, rather than me start asking questions, because I have a lot of questions to ask, I'm going to turn it over to my colleagues first.

You know, this is like odd, right?

Because I know there are other hearings going on, and I want you to have an opportunity.

I'm here for the long haul, so I'm going to turn it over first to Council Member Morano to ask.