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Budget allocation and staffing for OCME
3:39:27
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Dr. Graham reports on the FY26 budget allocation for OCME, which includes significant funding to address increased caseloads and support the agency's role in achieving the goals of Healthy NYC.
- OCME will receive $11,300,000 in the FY26 budget
- The funding will support 83 positions to help mitigate the impact of increased caseload volume
- Resources will be allocated with a focus on forensic operations areas including mortuary, transportation, and outreach
- The investment recognizes OCME's key role in achieving longer and healthier lives for all New Yorkers
Jason Graham
3:39:27
I'm pleased to report that OCME will receive $11,300,000, the bulk of which will support 83 positions to help us mitigate the impact of increased caseload volume across our agency.
3:39:38
With this generous investment, the administration recognizes the importance of our work and the key role OCME plays in achieving the goals of healthy NYC and its vision of longer and healthier lives for all New Yorkers.
3:39:50
We're still in the early stages of allocating these resources with a focus on our forensic operations areas including mortuary, transportation, and outreach.
3:39:59
And we look forward to continuing to update you.