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Cases pending in State court
Represent the City of New York in litigation and other legal matters involving the City’s interests. — Reduce the City’s caseload in State court.
* 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 | 26,732 cases | 23,700 cases |
| FY23 | 29,392 cases | 23,700 cases |
| FY24 | 32,873 cases | 23,700 cases |
| FY25 | 36,035 cases | 23,700 cases |
| FY26 (YTD) | 38,387 cases | 23,700 cases |
38,387 cases in FY26 — missed the City's own target for this indicator (14,687 cases above the 23,700 cases target), and it has trended in the wrong direction over the past 3 years of reported data.
Source: Law Department Law Department Matter Management System System (Tort Division) — via NYC Open Data: Mayor's Management Report, Agency Performance Indicators
Coverage shown: FY22–FY26, reported monthly.
Definition: The number of state court tort cases, such as personal injury and property damage cases, that have not yet been disposed (resolved). Includes only tort cases from the Department’s Tort Division.