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Council member seeks specifics on budget decisions and communication with OMB
0:33:26
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Council Member Hudson asks for specifics about budgetary decisions based on metrics and inquires about DFTA's communication with OMB regarding increased demand for programs and services. Commissioner Cortés-Vázquez provides brief responses.
- The Commissioner states that no specific budgetary decisions have been made yet, as this is still the preliminary budget stage.
- DFTA is in regular communication with OMB about unmet needs, particularly those supporting community care plans and caregiving.
- The council member asks if there are specific funding additions to expect in the executive plan, but no details are provided.
Crystal Hudson
0:33:26
So are there any specific budgetary decisions that have been made based on the metrics?
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
0:33:35
Not at this point because this is a preliminary budget and we're looking forward to looking at what we look forward to in the executive budget.
Crystal Hudson
0:33:49
Okay.
0:33:49
And then can you just share how you're working with OMB to address the increased demand for programs and services?
0:33:55
Are there specific lines of funding or additions that we can expect to see in the executive plan for NYC Aging?
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
0:34:02
Sure.
0:34:03
We are in regular communication with OMB around the myriad of unmet needs, particularly in those unmet needs that support a community care plan and caregiving.
Crystal Hudson
0:34:23
Okay, thank you.
0:34:25
I'm gonna just jump to a colleague or two and then I'll come back to questioning, but starting with Councilmember Schulman.