New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the agreement announced today on New York City’s November Financial Plan.
Speaker Adams’ remarks Wednesday represent her strongest critique of the mayor’s proposal yet as she cited recent difficulties the city has had hiring and retaining employees as part of what’s guiding her rationale.
The call for cuts comes as some city agencies have been struggling to deliver critical services amid an ongoing exodus of city workers and difficulty hiring.