‘Lack’ of tight border policy, federal funding created ‘unsustainable’ fiscal picture for NYC: report
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is now looking into DocGo, the company awarded a hefty $432 million contract by NYC to help handle the relocation of migrants, amid a series of complaints.Since then, the medical services company has been hit with accusations they are luring asylum seekers to places like Albany with the promise of job opportunities and legal assistance — only to be abandoned when they arrive.
“But ultimately, we need their contractor DocGo to seriously improve their operations and be a better partner to those in the community and the migrants.” “I have received a letter from a case manager who quit, who had been hired to work at the hotels who talked about spoiled food, about lack of coordination. About what she perceived as being aggressive and bullying tactics by individuals within DocGo impacting the individuals who are here trying to seek asylum, the very people who they are supposed to be caring for.”
“Overall, our program continues to be successful. Our recent polling of over 500 asylees in our care show that over 85% of them like the program and feel they are well supported. We are proud of those results and intend to work to ensure their satisfaction continues.”for awarding billions in “no-bid” emergency contracts — including the one handed to DocGo — to address the migrant crisis.