Jumaane Williams, New York City's Public Advocate, has faced criticism for his office's poor performance in mandatory sexual harassment training, with only 44% of his staff completing the course. This rate stands in stark contrast to other city agencies, which achieved much higher compliance levels, including 100% for the Mayor's office. Despite Williams' claims of championing sexual harassment awareness and prevention, the findings highlight a troubling disconnect between his rhetoric and his office's actions, especially considering his past controversies.
Since becoming public advocate in 2019, Democrat Williams has often publicly proclaimed himself to be a champion of fighting sexual harassment.
The public advocate's office had a dismal 44% compliance rate - by far the lowest of any major city office.
The training to combat workplace sexual harassment ran from Sept. 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2024, according to the DCAS report.
Other lagging agencies included the Department of Education (69%) and the Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine's office (67%).
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