The dataset is collected and owned by the Department of Social Services (DSS). The Human Resources Administration or Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is the department of the government of New York City in charge of the majority of the city's social services programs. HRA helps New Yorkers in need through a variety of services that promote employment and personal responsibility while providing temporary assistance and work supports. Its regulations are compiled in title 68 of the New York City Rules. If you have a question related to the dataset, please submit your query via the Contact Us Page on NYC Open Data, and someone from the Open Data Team will reach out.

For datasets related to other services provided to NYCHA residents, view the data collection “Services available to NYCHA Residents - Local Law 163”.

Population of individuals and households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash Assistance (CA), or Medicaid Benefits (MA) as shown on the Borough Consultation Report.

This dataset provides key performance indicators for several agencies disaggregated by community district, police precinct, borough or school district. Each line of data indicates the relevant agency, the indicator, the type of geographic subunit and number, and full fiscal year data points. This data is submitted by the relevant agency to the Mayor’s Office of Operations on an annual basis and is available on Operations’ website.

For the latest available information, please refer to the Mayor's Management Report - Agency Performance Indicators dataset.