New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Hewlett-Packard announced a $10.6 million settlement to resolve a dispute over the city's contract with HP on systems integration for the emergency communications transformation project.
"I am pleased that we were able to reach a settlement with HP that is in the best interests of both parties," Stringer said in a Dec. 15 statement. "This settlement resolves a long-standing dispute concerning billing for work to bring our emergency communications system into the 21st century. We rigorously analyzed all facts surrounding the city's claim and have recovered significant funds related to HP's work."
In 2005, New York City entered into a systems integration contract with HP to coordinate program development. Work was completed in 2012. The city later inquired about cost overruns and explored litigation against various parties involved.
This settlement concludes that investigation into HP's conduct, said Stringer, who rejected a $6 million settlement offer in late March.
