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Addressing Cultural Development Fund (CDF) funding delays
3:17:42
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Council Member Rivera raises concerns about the six-month delay in Cultural Development Fund (CDF) funding and inquires about the administration's plan to ensure timely disbursement. Director Jiha responds with assurances about staffing and suggests further communication with the commissioner.
- Rivera highlights the importance of timely funding for CDF recipients
- She inquires about the timeline for panels and staffing to process applications
- Jiha believes the agency has appropriate staffing but suggests direct communication with the commissioner for more details
Carlina Rivera
3:17:42
Okay.
3:17:42
Well, I'm I'm glad to hear that.
3:17:45
In terms of smaller institutions and and CDF funding delays, you know, this year, we heard of the the six month delay in this funding, and I wanna ensure that the administration has a plan so that CDF, Cultural Development Fund recipients, receive their funding in a timely manner.
3:18:05
What is the timeline for the panels and does the agency have enough staff to process and review the applications so that the recipients can receive their allocations without delay?
Jacques Jiha
3:18:22
We believe they have the staffing necessary to do the work.
3:18:26
Just a question of I think if you need to have more detail, should definitely talk with the commissioner.
3:18:30
And if you want us to make arrangements for you to work with the commissioner to find out exactly where she's at, she could give you an update in terms of what is it that they're doing.
3:18:40
But we believe they have the appropriate staffing.