New York Mayor Wants Rules for Nonprofit Fund Distribution

Peekskill, N.Y, Mayor Frank Catalina is pushing to establish new rules nonprofits must follow before the city selects them to distribute federal and state funds, including a ban on awarding grants to elected officials.

In an email Saturday afternoon to council members, Catalina wrote that he plans to work with the city manager and city attorney to ensure funds go only to proper recipients.

He also wants nonprofits to certify through a compliance officer or lawyer that the city's requirements are met. Any changes will be implemented at the planning department at the direction of the city attorney.