QUESTION
Has the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) requested additional funding for Action NYC?
0:58:34
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The Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) acknowledges not requesting additional funding for Action NYC due to early budget talks.
- Manuel Castro clarifies that no additional funding has been requested for Action NYC.
- The reason is due to the MOIA being in the early stages of budget discussions with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
- Over the past year, MOIA has been focused on finding savings and undergoing the PEG process.
- The Commissioner indicates more engagement for funds will occur based on guidance from City Hall and OMB.
Manuel Castro
0:58:34
If I may just clarify, going back to your question as to whether we have or I have requested more funding, additional funding for action NYC.
0:58:44
I I responded no, which is true only because we are in the beginning stages of discussions with OMV with respect to our budget.
0:58:54
As you know over the last year, we have been in trying to find savings and undergoing through the packed process.
0:59:04
I get I I again, the needs are tremendous, and we'll engage based on the guidance we are provided by city hall in OMB on on how we go about requesting and seeking additional funds.
0:59:18
Thank you.