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Assessment of SBS headcount sufficiency in preliminary plan
0:26:32
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Council Member Feliz asks whether the headcount included in the preliminary plan is sufficient for SBS's needs in fiscal year 2026. Commissioner Gross provides her perspective on the agency's readiness.
- Commissioner expresses satisfaction with the agency's headcount growth under the current administration
- New lines received in November plan and planned for FY '26 are noted
- Agency believes it is well-positioned to respond to changing small business needs and deliver core work in FY '26
Oswald Feliz
0:26:32
And do you believe that the headcount included in the preliminary plan is sufficient to meet the needs of the agency in fiscal twenty twenty six?
0:26:40
Yes, no, why not or why yes?
Dynishal Gross
0:26:43
So we're pleased with the growth that we've seen in our agencies headcount under this administration and the new lines that we received in November plan and new lines planned for FY twenty six and we do believe we're well positioned for FY '26 when we'll want to respond and adapt to changing small business needs and deliver on our core work.
0:27:06
So although things can change, we've been resilient even through tough budget times and continue to deliver big for small businesses and we'll stay in conversation with City Hall and OMB if there are any new risks.