There is a Board of Estimates meeting tomorrow morning, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Why it matters: The city is currently in the middle of a "Request for Proposals" (RFP) to find new management for the shelters currently run by T.I.M.E.
Watch the very beginning of the meeting (the first 5–10 minutes). This is when the Comptroller or President will "protest" items. If you hear them mention "M-R: Homeless Services" or "non-concurrence on audits," they are talking about T.I.M.E.
You can watch Live: The meeting is at 9:00 AM on CharmTV (Channel 25) or their YouTube channel. Agenda Access: You can find the PDF on the Comptroller’s website.
(The "Code Words"
Because the OIG investigation is ongoing, officials may not say "Univec" or "Dr. David Dalton" out loud during the routine vote. Instead, listen for these specific markers:
"M-R: Homeless Services": This is the department that manages the contracts with T.I.M.E. Organization.
Item #SB-25-13193: This was a recent major contract for T.I.M.E. ($986,829.00) for meal services. Any discussion of a "clawback" or "non-compliance" regarding this item is a direct reference to their financial troubles.
"Protested Items": If Comptroller Bill Henry or Council President Zeke Cohen "protest" a contract from the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services at the start of the meeting, they are likely pulling it for a public discussion on T.I.M.E.’s missing audits.
Watch the very beginning of the meeting (the first 5–10 minutes). This is when the Comptroller or President will "protest" items. If you hear them mention "M-R: Homeless Services" or "non-concurrence on audits," they are talking about T.I.M.E.
You can watch Live: The meeting is at 9:00 AM on CharmTV (Channel 25) or their YouTube channel. Agenda Access: You can find the PDF on the Comptroller’s website.
(The "Code Words"
Because the OIG investigation is ongoing, officials may not say "Univec" or "Dr. David Dalton" out loud during the routine vote. Instead, listen for these specific markers:
"M-R: Homeless Services": This is the department that manages the contracts with T.I.M.E. Organization.
Item #SB-25-13193: This was a recent major contract for T.I.M.E. ($986,829.00) for meal services. Any discussion of a "clawback" or "non-compliance" regarding this item is a direct reference to their financial troubles.
"Protested Items": If Comptroller Bill Henry or Council President Zeke Cohen "protest" a contract from the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services at the start of the meeting, they are likely pulling it for a public discussion on T.I.M.E.’s missing audits.
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