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Scrutiny of ACC's budget allocation and administrative costs

1:32:41

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78 sec

Council Member Ariola presses ACC's CEO Risa Weinstock on the allocation of their $33,500,000 budget, particularly focusing on administrative costs.

  • Weinstock states a 'very small percentage' goes to administrative costs but doesn't provide specific figures
  • Ariola expresses concern about the large budget compared to out-of-pocket expenses of individual rescuers
  • Weinstock explains the budget includes facilities, leases, and other operational costs beyond direct animal care