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Agency Testimony

Commissioner Ali presents MOIA budget and staffing overview

New York City Council · May 28, 2026 · starts 4:28:03 · 1 min 22 sec

Ali presents MOIA's $34.2M FY27 budget with 70+ contracts. She notes 10 new positions are currently open for hiring, and that she has met directly with providers to understand community needs and ensure funding stability.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

In the interest of time, I'm going to skip around in testimony, but you do have my full statement as well.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

With a fiscal year 27 budget of approximately $34.2 million, Moyer maintains more than 70 contracts with nonprofit organizations serving immigrant communities across the five boroughs.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

We have already communicating funding levels to all contracted providers so that they can plan accordingly for the next fiscal year.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

Over the past few weeks, it feels like it's been several months already at MOIA, but over the past few weeks, I have met directly with our providers to better understand how the city can be a strong community.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

They are meeting this moment with urgency, compassion, and a deep community trust, doing critical work on the front lines.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

Now more than ever, the city must provide stability in both funding and vision so providers can continue delivering urgently needed services to immigrant New Yorkers.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

At the same time, MOIA is continuing to build a team capable of advancing Mayor Momdani's bold agenda.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

Ten new positions at MOIA are currently open, and we expect to move forward with hiring in the coming weeks.

Member of the Public - Faiza Ali

I appreciate the Council's continued attention to MOIA's staffing levels and look forward to sharing additional updates soon.