The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is a public agency responsible for building and renovating public schools in New York City. The SCA was established in 1988 and is headquartered in Long Island City, New York. The agency is responsible for managing a portfolio of over 1,400 school buildings and serves over 1.1 million students. The SCA employs over 1,000 people and has an annual budget of over $14 billion.