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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of DFTA's preliminary budget for FY2026
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Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez introduces herself and provides an overview of the Department for the Aging's (DFTA) preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026. She emphasizes the department's priorities of eliminating ageism, ensuring dignity and quality of life for older New Yorkers, and providing high-quality services and resources.
- The FY2026 preliminary budget projects $426 million in funding, with $305 million from city funds.
- The commissioner highlights the importance of discussing both the budget and the programs it supports.
- DFTA's priorities include working to eliminate ageism and ensuring the dignity and quality of life of older New Yorkers.
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
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So good morning Chair Hudson and members of the Aging Committee.
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It's great to see you.
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As you know, I'm Lorenco Tevazquez.
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I am the commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging, NYC Aging.
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And I'm joined this morning by Jose Melcado, our chief financial officer.
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Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the aging's preliminary budget for fiscal year '20 '20 '6.
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And I will also discuss in some of the details on the programs we provide with these funds as well as some highlights of what was accomplished during the year.
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In addition to working to eliminate ageism and ensuring the dignity and quality of life of older New Yorkers, providing high quality services and resources are among our top priorities.