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As NYC’s Watchdog, Brad Lander Missed This Shelter Scam

By Big New York · 06/19/2026 · Updated 06/19/2026
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Lander, now running to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman, didn’t audit a scandal-scarred migrant shelter contractor when he was the city’s chief financial officer. More than $1 million in taxpayer funds could be unaccounted for. THE CITY is now The City Reporter. Get our free summer newsletter, Summer & The City. Find our journalism more easily.

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What is the main point for New York readers?

Lander, now running to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman, didn’t audit a scandal-scarred migrant shelter contractor when he was the city’s chief financial officer. More than $1 million in taxpayer funds could be unaccounted for. THE CITY is now The City Reporter. Get our free summer newsletter, Summer & The City. Find our journalism more easily.

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Does this prove wrongdoing?

No. BigNY treats criticism and concerns as questions unless they are supported by named sources, official records, lawsuits, audits, court filings, investigations, or direct public statements.

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