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Commissioner presents FY27 executive budget overview and savings approach

New York City Council · May 28, 2026 · starts 0:13:59 · 50 sec

Jones-Gaston presents the $3.51B FY27 budget including $1.4B in city funds. She thanks Chief Savings Officer Margaret Pletnikoff and highlights the Mamdani administration's prioritization of expanding quality child care throughout the city.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

Today, I'll provide an overview of the FY 2027 Executive Budget, which is projected to be $3.51 billion, including $1.4 billion in city funds.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

As you know, the Mondani administration asked each agency to identify a chief savings officer to carefully examine opportunities.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

for savings and efficiencies.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

I want to thank ACS's Chief Savings Officer, Margaret Plentikoff, for leading this work thoughtfully, with continued focus on minimizing impacts on children, families, and providers who depend on our services.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

Affordable child care is essential for families.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

So I am extremely pleased that the Momdani administration has prioritized expanding across the quality child care throughout the city.