New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services


The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services is the department of the government of New York City that manages, leases, and purchases city real estate property; operates, manages, and repairs courthouses and other city-owned public buildings; administers an energy conservation program; purchases supplies, materials and equipment for use by city agencies; is responsible for citywide fleet management including operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle pool; and supports government recruitment. It also publishes The City Record, the official journal of New York City. Its regulations are compiled in title 55 of the New York City Rules.

DCAS Police

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services has a law enforcement branch to protect DCAS facilities and personnel. DCAS Police are Special Officers of New York City, under New York State Criminal Procedure law, chapter subdivision 27, §2.10, which gives them limited powers of New York State peace officers.

History

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services was created in 1996 when Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani merged the Department of General Services and the Department of Personnel. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services Law Enforcement special Officers was started in 1996 with approximately 10 special officers assigned to various DCAS facilities.

Commissioners

Chapter 35, section 810 of the New York City Charter states "There shall be a department of citywide administrative services, the head of which shall be the commissioner of citywide administrative services."
NameDates in OfficeMayoral AdministrationNotes and References
William J. DiamondAugust 10, 1996 – December 31, 2001Rudolph W. Giuliani
Martha K. HirstJanuary 1, 2002 – by January 2011Michael R. Bloomberg
Edna Wells Handyby January 2011 – by January 2014Michael R. Bloomberg
Stacey CumberbatchJanuary 24, 2014 – by January 2016Bill de Blasio
Lisette CamiloJanuary 5, 2016 – currentBill de Blasio