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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and purpose of the FY 2026 preliminary budget testimony
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Jacques Jiha, Director of NYC Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, introduces himself and his team to the City Council's Finance Committee. He outlines the purpose of his testimony, which is to provide an overview of the FY 2026 preliminary budget, discuss investments in working-class New Yorkers, and address challenges facing the city.
- Jiha is accompanied by key OMB officials, including Ken Gardner, Latanya McKinney, and Kara Ward.
- He emphasizes the goal of delivering a fourth successful and on-time adopted budget.
- The director expresses hope for collaboration with the City Council to overcome budget hurdles.
Jacques Jiha
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Good morning, speaker Adams, chair Brennan, and members of the finance committee and city council.
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify here today about the fiscal year '20 '20 '6 preliminary budget.
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My name is Jacques Jieha.
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I'm the director of the New York City's Mayor's Office Of Management And Budget.
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I'm joined by OMB first deputy director, Ken Gardner, senior deputy director for intergovernmental relations and education, Latanya McKinney, and senior deputy director for housing and economic development, infrastructure, value engineering, technical services, budget resources, and recovery grant management and community development, Kara Ward.
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Today, I will give you a budget overview, including the investment we'll be making in working class New Yorkers and families.
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And of course, I will discuss the challenges we face as we approach the executive budget in hopes that we can once again work together to overcome these hurdles and ultimately deliver a fourth successful and on time adopted budget that delivers for New Yorkers.