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Participants in COMPASS NYC programs —School year
Support youth development throughout New York City through the implementation, funding and management of contracts with nonprofit service providers. — Engage young people in programs that support and strengthen their overall development.
* Year to date — this fiscal year isn't complete, so it's not compared against prior years in the target/trend status above.
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| Fiscal year | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|
| FY22 | 112,441 participants | 110,000 participants |
| FY23 | 117,179 participants | 110,000 participants |
| FY24 | 116,926 participants | 110,000 participants |
| FY25 | 111,868 participants | 107,054 participants |
| FY26 (YTD) | Not available | 112,054 participants |
111,868 participants in FY25 — met the City's own target for this indicator (4,814 participants above the 107,054 participants target), though it has trended in the wrong direction over the past 3 years of reported data.
Why this is tracked
DYCD was established in 1996 to give the city a dedicated agency for youth and family programming, and its core operating model is to invest in a network of nonprofit community-based organizations rather than deliver most services with city staff. Its Contract Development Unit formalizes the legally binding agreements that define program scope, budgets, timelines, and responsibilities for these providers. Because so much of DYCD's public-facing work, from afterschool programs to job training, is actually delivered by contracted nonprofits, the agency's contracting and oversight function is central to whether funded programs actually reach youth reliably.
Source: OST — via NYC Open Data: Mayor's Management Report, Agency Performance Indicators
Coverage shown: FY22–FY26, reported annually.
Definition: The number of participants in all COMPASS NYC programs during the school year