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Insider alert: If you want to know what the city’s true priorities are, you don’t listen to the press conferences. You follow the money and the personnel moves. Independent analysis of recent agency employment records confirms a massive, quiet shakeup at the Department of Probation, alongside a staggering nine-figure allocation for supportive housing by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Here is the personnel and financial intelligence you won’t find anywhere else.
📊 THE HEADLINE NUMBERS
• Highest new salary appointed: $293,038 (Dept. of Probation)
• Top executive dismissed: $241,859 salary (Dept. of Probation)
• Total FY27 Supportive Housing Contracts: $150,000,000+
• Sidewalk Shed delay maximum penalty: $20,000
🔴 The Breakdown: The Quiet Shakeup Downtown
Personnel tracking data indicates that late 2025 and early 2026 brought a ruthless restructuring to the Department of Probation. The agency responsible for supervising thousands of New Yorkers on probation didn’t just see turnover—it saw targeted dismissals and a blockbuster executive hire.
Who’s Leaving: The Department of Probation & Education Exodus
There is a difference between resigning and being shown the door. The Department of Probation recently dismissed multiple staff members, including top-tier brass:
- Bridget Hamblin — Dismissed January 3, 2026 ($241,859 salary)
- Mario G. Abbate — Dismissed December 15, 2025 ($62,386 salary)
- Gary C. Kelly — Dismissed January 3, 2026 ($51,227 salary)
Meanwhile, the Department of Education Admin continues its historic brain drain. Agency employment records show high-level executives walking away from massive salaries, including Antonio Rodriguez (Resigned, $200,000), Carl R. Schneider (Retired, $207,472), and Alicia R. Roman (Resigned, $173,341).
🟢 Who’s Coming: The $293K Golden Ticket
While executives were being dismissed, a massive appointment was quietly processed on New Year’s Eve. Kaz R. Daughtry was appointed to the Department of Probation on December 31, 2025, with a staggering salary of $293,038. For context, this makes him one of the highest-paid officials in the entire NYC government apparatus.
💰 Follow the Money: $150M+ in Supportive Housing Contracts
While everyone is distracted by agency shakeups, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) just initiated negotiated acquisitions for FY27 Supportive Housing Contracts. They bypassed standard competitive sealed bidding to lock in 15 contractors for scattered-site and congregate housing.
The biggest winners taking home your tax dollars:
- The Fortune Society, Inc.: $36,979,178.00
- Women In Need, Inc.: $25,115,793.00
- Institute for Community Living, Inc.: $21,084,387.00
- Unique People Services, Inc.: $19,528,070.00
- Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund: $18,921,118.00
🏗️ The Takeaway: Fines for Sidewalk Sheds Are Here
Finally, if you own a building or are tracking the “Get Sheds Down” initiative—the grace period is over. According to the newly implemented building codes, failing to complete permitted façade repair work while a sidewalk shed is up will now slap building owners with a $20,000 flat penalty. The city is aggressively monetizing delayed construction.
The play: If you are looking for NYC government jobs, the Department of Probation is clearly cleaning house and restructuring. If you are in the B2B or non-profit sector, the city is funneling hundreds of millions into supportive and mental health housing. Follow the money.
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