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A district-level probe links improper vendor contracts to staff decisions in District 3, with potential DOE oversight gaps.
The probe cites a vendor contract tied to District 3 Deputy Superintendent Mariela Graham and two LLN companies to dodge oversight.
Kreyling disputed knowledge of Franco's history, while investigators noted a similar deal was inked by Samuels the year before.
The SCI report found that Franco, a former Manhattan School for Children teacher, made inappropriate remarks to a 15-year-old student.
The investigation suggests blacklisting certain vendors and notes the DOE had its own fingerprint system not accessible to outside contractors.
Samuels led District 3 before becoming NYC schools chancellor in January, linking the contracts to his tenure.
The disclosure ties to ongoing coverage of DOE contracts and vendor relationships in NYC schools.
The report highlights that Franco's case and the contracts raise questions about vendor vetting in NYC schools.
The investigation notes that a veteran vendor and its executives were central to the contracts under scrutiny.
Officials assess that the contracts may have bypassed necessary financial oversight at the time.

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NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels signed an inappropriate $180,000 no-bid contract with a non-DOE approved vendor, per SCI findings.
Investigators say payments were split to evade oversight and stay under procurement thresholds.
The SCI report identifies Deputy Superintendent Mariela Graham as taking the fall for the scheme.
Samuels allegedly signed the contract on June 30, 2023, while leading District 3.
The vendor involved is linked to two firms, LLN and Reimagine Education Group, tied to check-splitting schemes.
SCI recommended prohibiting the vendor from future DOE business.
Graham allegedly signed the second contract in 2024, with a similar $180,000 value.
The SCI report notes that contractor check-splitting aimed to keep contracts under the $25,000 threshold.
DOE’s independent watchdog questioned why Samuels’ involvement was not mentioned in the SCI report.
The findings come as Mayor Mamdani’s administration faced scrutiny over procurement practices.

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Samuels earns $363,000 annually as New York City Schools Chancellor, a higher salary than Mayor Mamdani’s $258,750.
The Post reports Samuels received a substantial raise after Mamdani selected him to run the Department of Education.
City Hall did not publicly disclose Samuels’ pay, attracting comments from good-government groups about transparency.
The report places the salary in the context of broader coverage on governance and tax effects on city coffers.
The Post’s coverage includes the salary comparison as part of their ongoing educational and civic reporting.
The article notes Mamdani’s lack of public disclosure on salary information as a transparency concern.
The mayor and the Department of Education did not respond to The Post’s requests for comment.
This report highlights potential public-interest concerns about salary transparency in city leadership.
The article references a salary comparison that underscores differing compensation within City Hall.

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