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Council Member Hudson addresses growing older adult population and DFTA budget alignment
2:28:19
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Council Member Hudson highlights the growing older adult population in New York City and questions whether DFTA's budget aligns with the increasing demand for services. Director Jiha briefly responds, acknowledging awareness of the population trends.
- Hudson cites a study projecting a 40% increase in the city's older adult population by 2040
- She points out that DFTA's budget represents less than 1% of the city's overall budget
- Hudson questions if DFTA's budget is aligned with the growing need and demand for services
- Jiha acknowledges they have the same population forecasts and metrics as the Council
Crystal Hudson
2:28:19
Okay.
2:28:20
I would just add that given NYC aging is one of the smallest budget sizes of all of the city agencies, And I'm going to get into my next question addressing the older adult population, which I ask at every budget hearing, that it's important that you consider the growing older adult population and the disproportionate budget size that NYC Aging has as you do your best to support this agency.
2:28:52
Older adults represent 20% of our city's population.
2:28:55
The 2021 CUNY Graduate Center study reports that the population of adults ages 65 and older in New York State will soar 25% between 2021 and 2040.
2:29:06
In the city alone, the population of older adults is expected to increase by 40% by the year 02/1940.
2:29:12
Despite the growth in the city's older adult population, DFTA's budget still represents less than 1% of the city's overall budget.
2:29:19
Given the decline in DFTA's budget in fiscal twenty twenty six compared to fiscal twenty twenty five, it does not appear that DFTA's budget is at all aligned with the growing need and demand for services.
2:29:29
What metrics does OMB have regarding older adult population projections and the and the demand for DFTA services?
Jacques Jiha
2:29:41
Again, as I said to you earlier, our goal is to make sure that we protect their budget, and we'll work with you.
2:29:51
Okay?
2:29:52
Have the same we have the same metric that you have, same forecast in terms of, you know, the population.