Commission on Government Efficiency Releases Preliminary Report to Make Government Work Better for New Yorkers – Big New York

July 1–5. Take precautions. Cooling centers open citywide. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/beattheheat. NEW YORK – The Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), the 2026 New York City Charter Revision Commission convened by Mayor Mamdani, today released its preliminary staff report outlining potential reforms to help City government deliver faster and more effectively for New Yorkers..

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The original announcement was published by NYC Mayor on July 2, 2026. BigNY links to the official source so readers can review the full context directly.

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