Short-Term Youth Development & Services
Expand financial empowerment resources to youth under 18 to build generational wealth and economic stability
Population focus: Youth
Goal ID: DCWP-G01
DCWP · Agency plan
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Preliminary REP pages 83-87
Plan area: Economy
2 Short-Term
2 Medium-Term
2 Long-Term
Mission & Commitment
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces consumer protection laws, investigates fraud, and works to protect workers' rights. The Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) created the NYC Neighborhood Financial Health Index assessing the financial health of NYC neighborhoods using data from 2021. Black, Latino, and immigrant communities face higher rates of consumer fraud, deceptive business practices, medical debt, and barriers to financial services. DCWP is committed to protecting these communities and closing wealth gaps.
Short-Term Goals
Short-Term Health Services & Health Equity
Enhance access to medical debt relief and financial counseling for New Yorkers
Population focus: General
Goal ID: DCWP-G02
Medium-Term Goals
Medium-Term Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Streamline business licensing processes to reduce barriers for small business owners
Population focus: General
Goal ID: DCWP-G03
Expand participation in NYC Free Tax Prep program to increase access to tax credits and refunds for low-income communities
Population focus: Low-income New Yorkers
Goal ID: DCWP-G04
Long-Term Goals
Reduce the rate of unbanked and underbanked New Yorkers to build financial stability
Population focus: Low-income New Yorkers
Goal ID: DCWP-G05
Long-Term Workforce Diversity & Staff Training
Support the City workforce’s financial health and address the disproportionate impact of student loan debt by leveraging the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Population focus: Older adults
Goal ID: DCWP-G06