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Discussion on council's budget response and communication with OMB
0:54:58
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Council Member Carlina Rivera inquires about the council's budget response, which called for an additional $44.8 million for library systems' unmet expenses in FY2026. She asks if OMB had discussions with library representatives about this proposal.
- Dennis Walcott confirms ongoing communication between library finance teams and OMB, but lacks specific details.
- Rivera expresses disappointment if substantive conversations haven't occurred.
- The chapter highlights the importance of collaboration between libraries and city budget officials.
Carlina Rivera
0:54:58
Thank you so much for your testimony.
0:55:00
It's always thoughtful and thorough and always with anecdotes that we appreciate truly.
0:55:07
In the council's budget response, we did call on the administration to add 44,800,000.0 for the library system's unmet expense need for the fiscal year 2026.
0:55:19
Clearly we'd love for them to execute unprecedented baselining for you all.
0:55:25
I think it's deserving.
0:55:28
That funding is not reflected in the executive plan.
0:55:31
Did OMB have any conversation with you all regarding the council's budget response and what we were hoping would be included?
Dennis Walcott
0:55:42
I know our teams have been in conversation with OMB, but I'm not sure of the specifics, so I'll get information as we go along.
0:55:51
But I know there have been back and forth communication between our finance team, our operational team, and OMB as well.
0:55:58
But I'll give you more details.
Carlina Rivera
0:56:01
That's okay.
0:56:01
Mean if they haven't, I'm I'm disappointed clearly, but I feel like that partnership there and the conversations should be had with you Yes,
Lauri Cumbo
0:56:12
exactly.