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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Federal funding for DOHMH and potential cuts
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Commissioner Morse addresses the critical role of federal funding in DOHMH's budget and expresses concerns about potential cuts under the new federal administration. She outlines steps taken to prepare for possible funding reductions.
- Notes that federal funding makes up about 20% of DOHMH's budget, amounting to $600 million
- Highlights that the majority of federal funding goes toward emergency preparedness and infectious disease control
- Mentions a letter sent to federal officials urging preservation of national public health infrastructure
Michelle Morse
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I'm asking for the support of all council members on this issue.
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Finally, I'll speak to the federal budget.
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As is the case for local health departments throughout The United States, a portion of our budget is federally funded.
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Federal funding makes up about 20% of our budget which amounts to $600,000,000.
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The majority of that funding goes toward emergency preparedness and infectious disease control.
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Historically, that money has been in place through a collection of grant agreements and contracts that represent commitments the federal government made to New Yorkers.
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As state health commissioner McDonald underscored in his testimony earlier this year, we expect the federal government to honor those commitments.
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In light of the White House directive to federal agencies asking them to reduce staff and funding, I sent a letter to HHS secretary Kennedy and acting CDC director Monarez.
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In it, I urge them to preserve national public health infrastructure that has more than proven its worth for decades.
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The health of local jurisdictions is heavily dependent on a strong CDC.
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More than 80% of the CDC's domestic budget supports local communities through state and local health departments.
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We are preparing for what might come next.