The pilot program distributed preloaded Mastercards to asylum seekers at hotels-turned-shelters, offering families of four about $350 a week for groceries, aiming to cut costs and reduce food waste.
The Adams administration decided against renewing the controversial emergency contract with Mobility Capital Finance, highlighting a need for more competitive contracting for asylum seeker programs as they move forward.
City officials reported spending $3.2 million on prepaid debit cards for approximately 2,600 migrant families, asserting the initiative would help minimize food waste associated with boxed meals.
City Comptroller Brad Lander has since revoked the city's ability to award no-bid emergency contracts for migrant services, adding another layer of scrutiny to the decision-making process.
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