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AGENCY TESTIMONY

Costs and uncertainties related to asylum seekers

0:07:25

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117 sec

Comptroller Lander discusses the costs associated with providing services to asylum seekers, highlighting the uncertainties and potential fiscal risks involved. He notes that while current projections are lower than budgeted, there are many unknown factors that could affect future costs.

  • Projected costs for FY25 are $1.3 billion lower than budgeted, based on current trends
  • Uncertainties include future border crossings, arrivals, and changes in city policies
  • Concerns about overuse of emergency procurement and lack of cost controls
  • Potential fiscal risk in FY26-27 due to budgeted state aid that is not in the state budget