Requiring the commissioner of cultural affairs to report annually on department funding of art and cultural organizations and institutions.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the commissioner of cultural affairs to report annually on department funding of art and cultural organizations and institutions

This bill would require the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to submit to the Speaker of the Council and post on its website a report containing information regarding DCLA’s spending to support art and cultural organizations and institutions. The information required by the report would include both geographical and demographic information relating to the organizations, as well as the amount of funds used. The report would be required no later than September 30, 2023, and on or before September 30 annually thereafter.