Louis N. Scarcella, a former N.Y.P.D. detective, was accused of framing dozens of people for murder. The city and state have paid a steep price to settle claims over the past decade.
The report found that the problems are worst in neighborhoods that are largely populated by Black, Latino and low-income residents on the outer edges of the city.
The New York City comptroller is auditing a no-bid $432 million migrant-services contract, and is weighing whether to scrap the mayor’s blanket approval to enter such contracts.