… Inspector General to focus more directly on any improper activity that may arise out of New York City. They'll also give reports to us. We'll have access to information. Second, I'm proposing giving the City comptroller, the Public Advocate, and the New York City Council speaker an independent authority to clarify the independent language to commence litigation against the federal government when necessary, and using outside counsel. The city's law department will still have the opportunity to initiate legal actions within seven days of any request. (06:50–07:09)
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Asserts that she is proposing to give certain New York City officials independent authority to commence litigation against the federal government.
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