Podcasts about Comptroller

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Once again, as bad as Laredo's, we get county leadership and media engaging in deception on property tax “rate” setting designed to make voters think local politicians have not been raising their property taxes. This time it's from KWTX and McLennan County leadership: McLennan County proposes first property tax rate increase in years, citing public safety and rising costs.For the 10,000th time: Talking about a “tax rate” for the coming year in comparison to a previous year's “tax rate” is meaningless. The new rate only has meaning when compared to the No New Revenue Tax Rate, formerly the Effective Tax Rate. Learn more here. Learn a lot more here.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas has a new Comptroller of Public Accounts as Don Huffines took office on Saturday. Hopefully Huffines will put pressure on local governments to stop lying about tax rates in relation to tax increases or decreases.In what reminds me of California a few decades ago, due to political pressure from afraid of growth and investment people, Governor Abbott has put up yet another hurdle in front of investment in Texas to build computing centers. It may just be reporting but it raises the cost of investing in Texas and does not fit the Texas Miracle model.Austin could gain 40,000 aerospace and defense jobs in coming years. This is a very good story and is mostly focused on space focused industry.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.  www.PrattonTexas.com

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/ In this episode, Mark Treichel sits down with Lenwood Brooks — former chief of staff to NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood, former Director of Government and Industry Relations at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, and now a managing director at Performance Trust Capital Partners — for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens to NCUA next.Lenwood walks through the mechanics of Senate confirmation for nominee John Crews, including why the shift to en bloc cloture votes has compressed a process that took Kyle Hauptman four or five months down to a matter of weeks. He explains why confirming Crews is a step toward resolving the quorum question but not the resolution — the agency stays under what he calls a gray cloud until the board reaches at least two members or a court rules.The conversation then turns to what recent removal-power litigation means in practice. If the reasoning in the Federal Trade Commission case holds, the six-year NCUA board term no longer functions as designed. Board seats become tied to a presidential administration, and Lenwood's advice to credit unions is direct: prepare for the NCUA to run a lot more like the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, with drastic swings in supervisory priorities between administrations.Mark and Lenwood also cover what it is like to arrive at NCUA as a political appointee amid an experienced career staff, why career staff become a force multiplier once they trust you, the trend of NCUA board members coming out of Senate Banking Committee staff rather than from credit unions, and the balance sheet lesson from March 2023 — that chasing yield and duration alone gives you a single-dimension picture of a multi-dimension problem.Finally, Lenwood offers the observation credit union leaders will recognize immediately: examiners often do not appreciate that a passing comment can set off a fire drill in the C-suite that takes weeks to resolve. A whisper from an examiner comes across as a yell.Reach Lenwood Brooks at lbrooks@performancetrust.com. For help preparing for your NCUA examination, responding to a Document of Resolution, or navigating the appeals process, contact Credit Union Exam Solutions at marktreichel.com.

Jessica Bailey joins us to talk about taking the true eye of transparency to Indianapolis in 2027. Find more at BaileyForIndiana.com Thanks to CWA-Union.org  UAW2209.org  MLaborPress.org  AnneFeeney.com  

Two U.S. banks are already gone in 2026 — Metropolitan Capital Bank in Chicago and Community Bank & Trust in Georgia — and federal regulators are not calling these isolated incidents. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve are both issuing stark warnings about rising credit stress across the financial system, and they're pointing at the same pressure point: commercial real estate loans coming due in a high-rate environment with no viable exit.The mechanism is straightforward once you see it. Commercial real estate doesn't run on 30-year mortgages. Buildings purchased between 2016 and 2019 at low rates are now hitting refinance windows with offices running half empty and interest rates nowhere near where they need to be. When the math doesn't pencil out, the loan goes bad. When enough loans go bad, the bank follows. Sean walks through how Metropolitan Capital was unwound through a Detroit acquirer and how the LaGrange failure tracked the same pattern — and why regulators are no longer willing to call them coincidences.Downtown cores hollowed out by remote work are the kindling. Seattle is running 40% office vacancy. The cap rates don't support the debt. The two bank failures we've seen are early signals, not outliers — and this is the same opening chapter the S&L crisis and the Great Recession both started with before everyone decided it was a big deal. The closures are going to cluster.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell — Sean will be tracking this as it develops, and you'll want to be ahead of it when the next one drops.#SanAntonio #MinimumWage #TexasPoliticsGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Dutchess commissioners refuse audit The Dutchess County comptroller and its Board of Elections may need a judge to resolve a dispute over whether auditors can review records related to how the board pays election workers. Dan Aymar-Blair, a Democrat who won reelection as comptroller in 2025, said in a news release on Monday (July 27) that he had subpoenaed the two elections commissioners, Erik Haight and Lisa Jessup, and other BOE employees because they have refused to provide records and allow interviews. The subpoena, Aymar-Blair said, was the "last resort" in a battle that began April 24 when the BOE was notified that the comptroller was auditing its payroll process for election workers. The agency objected to the audit as "seeking operational information," which it claimed exceeds the comptroller's authority, he said. "It is not the preference of the Comptroller's Office to obtain audit materials under threat of subpoena," said Aymar-Blair, who lives in Beacon and said the subpoena may be the first ever issued by the office. That threat is unnecessary and illegal, according to a statement issued Wednesday by Haight and Jessup, who were appointed to their positions by the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively. Haight said that the board is relying on "common sense" and advice from the state Board of Elections in determining that it is improper for an elected official to "dictate" policies and procedures of a board "mandated to administer the very election that puts him in office." In addition, Jessup said the Comptroller's Office already has BOE payroll records because it must review and approve payments to election workers. By issuing a news release, Jessup said, Aymar-Blair "is seeking to discredit the Board of Elections" when there are "almost daily assaults on the credibility of our elections coming out of the Oval Office." Both the Internal Revenue Service and the state board have audited the BOE's books, said Haight. The comptroller, by contrast, cannot "conduct a performance review under the guise of a financial audit," said Haight. "That responsibility rests solely with the state board." According to the Dutchess County charter, the comptroller's duties include auditing the accounts "of all units" of county government. Those audits "offer recommendations for making government financial operations more efficient, a high priority for county taxpayers," said Aymar-Blair. Previous audits of the BOE took place in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2020, he said.

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/State-level interchange legislation is no longer a one-state story, and a federal preemption ruling has left credit unions on opposite sides of a line they did not draw. Mark Treichel, former Executive Director of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), talks with Jason Stverak, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), about where interchange fights stand, what the NCUA board vacancies mean heading into budget season, and why every credit union should have a government shutdown plan ready before the end of September. Interchange at the state levelMassachusetts convened a commission to study interchange and has taken input from retailers, credit unions, card companies, and processors across multiple hearings — Jason testified at the third. Illinois passed an interchange law that has been delayed a year and is now in the courts. A federal judge, relying on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) position on federal preemption, ruled the law does not reach card networks, federally chartered banks, or other federally chartered savings institutions — but does reach federally chartered credit unions, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered banks. The NCUA has since moved on an interim rule extending the same exemption to federally chartered credit unions, with the comment period recently closed.That leaves state-chartered institutions carrying a compliance burden their federally chartered competitors do not. Jason's concern is structural: the strength of the credit union movement has always been the dual charter system, and a rule that effectively tells institutions to change charters to escape paperwork erodes it. Colorado's legislature passed an interchange bill that the governor vetoed; the issue has been introduced in a number of other states and in Puerto Rico. As more states pass their own versions, credit unions face the prospect of multiple interchange payment networks — and members who care about one thing only: whether the card works where they are. Marshall-Durbin in WashingtonThe Marshall-Durbin interchange legislation remains contained, but not dead. DCUC is watching the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), floor amendments, and any must-pass vehicle that could carry it. Jason's framing: the worry is not a fair fight, it is a provision slipping into a bill at two in the morning in December.For defense credit unions, the stakes are specific. Interchange revenue funds the ability to extend credit to eighteen-year-old service members with no credit history — a $1,000 card to fix a car or buy groceries until payday. Take that away and the alternative is the payday lender outside the front gate. The NCUA boardChairman Kyle Hauptman is set to depart. John Crews has had his nomination hearing. As of August 1, Hauptman will have served a year past the end of his term. The Senate has roughly three weeks before its August recess, and the practical hope is that a nominee package moves — or that Crews is processed individually before the August 6 recess. Mark's point from the Executive Director's chair: get him seated in August, because the budget is coming, and a new board member approving a budget in his second month is not the scenario that produces an optimal budget.Separately, Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka are proceeding with their court case following the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Slaughter, which gave the president broad removal authority over independent agency heads with the Federal Reserve excepted. Their argument is that Slaughter is specific to the Federal Trade Commission. The case sits in the D.C. Circuit and may or may not resolve this year. Coast Guard pay and shutdown readinessThe Coast Guard is part of the military but is funded through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), not the Department of Defense, absent a declared war. During the shutdowns, that meant Coast Guard members went unpaid. Credit unions filled the gap — Keesler Federal Credit Union committed its reserves to cover member paychecks; others set up food banks. Jason notes the balance-sheet reality: money going out increases, money coming in decreases, and examiners will see the reserve position. He credits the NCUA for working with credit unions through it.Looking ahead: no spending bills have been signed, and funding runs out September 30 at midnight. DCUC has already told its members to dust off their shutdown plans, because by mid-September members will be asking about mortgages and tuition, and members of Congress will be asking what programs are in place. Jackson Area and the banking tradesOn the alleged fraud at Jackson Area Federal Credit Union, both agree the issues are serious and warrant investigation, and that the industry should lead on governance, board training, and internal controls rather than wait to be led. What draws Jason's objection is the speed with which the banking trades pushed the story into congressional inboxes as evidence of an industry-wide problem, paired with the familiar asks: hearings, Form 990 filings, tax status. Mark adds a point from the record — the October 2025 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Inspector General report on Pulaski Savings Bank, a $45 million institution with two sets of books and a loss in the range of $28 to $30 million, a larger percentage loss than Jackson Area. Both push toward the same conclusion: identify the problem, fix the problem, and ask the board-level questions — why can one person control both inflow and outflow, and are we getting the audit we should be getting rather than the audit we are required to get? About DCUCNow in its 63rd year, DCUC was created as a council under CUNA to represent credit unions on military bases and has expanded well beyond them. Membership is open to any credit union — teacher, firefighter, oil and gas, and traditional charters are all in the mix. Dues are capped at $22,500 for the largest institutions, and the vast majority of members pay less than $1,000. The annual meeting runs August 3–6 in Aventura, Florida, with regional sub-councils bringing programming closer to members who cannot travel. Reach Jason Stverak: jstverak@dcuc.orgLearn more about DCUC: dcuc.org Credit Union Exam Solutions helps credit unions prepare for NCUA examinations, respond to Documents of Resolution, and navigate regulatory challenges. Learn more at creditunionexamsolutions.com.

In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Payments Pros, Taylor Gess is joined by colleagues James Stevens and Sarah Hanna from Troutman Pepper Locke's Corporate and Consumer Financial Services practices to discuss the surge of interest among fintech and point-of-sale finance companies in obtaining bank charters, acquiring existing banks, and forming bank partnerships. With the current administration signaling an open-for-business posture at the federal banking agencies, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) actively encouraging de novo applications, payment and fintech companies are weighing their options more seriously than they have in years. The conversation covers what is driving the spike in charter applications, including from companies in the crypto, lending, and payments spaces, and how specialty charters are factoring into that trend. James and Sarah also walk through the bank partnership landscape, where enforcement activity has cooled and focus has shifted, and explain how acquiring an existing bank charter compares to starting from scratch on timing, cost, and regulatory complexity. The episode closes with practical guidance for point-of-sale finance companies considering any of these three paths, including why building internal compliance infrastructure early, engaging regulators informally, and retaining regulatory counsel sooner rather than later can make or break a successful launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of "Financial Crime Matters," Kieran asks former senior banking regulators Lisa Arquette, Donna Murphy and Suzanne Williams to draw on their cumulative decades of insight related to US anti-financial crime regulation. Recently retired, Lisa, Donna and Suzanne discuss their roles in defining Bank Secrecy Act, or BSA, requirements over the past twenty years at the FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Federal Reserve Board, respectively. Recalling that anti-money laundering oversight was once "given to the most junior [bank] examiner" and primarily involved asking tellers "what they did with cash," Lisa, Donna and Suzanne detail how the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Congressional hearings and other events brought about the huge expansion of BSA responsibilities for financial institutions. In discussing their careers, Lisa, Donna and Suzanne also touch on how inter-banking agency conflicts were dealt with and what they wished their agencies might have accomplished but did not. Finally, they conclude by discussing the current shift in regulatory priorities manifest by the changing role of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, and the push to grant banking charters to digital asset companies and other fintechs.

Breaking this hour, the President taking to social media, saying the U.S. is reimplementing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but also adding the U.S. will now be charging a toll for those who use it. Then a look ahead to bank earnings, and what to expect ahead of those reports with KBW CEO Tom Michaud. And the Comptroller of the Currency, whose office charters, regulates and supervises all national banks. His outlook for regulation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast examines a significant and coordinated regulatory initiative that could reshape anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance across the financial services industry. In this episode, host Alan Kaplinsky and guest Celia Cohen, a partner in Ballard Spahr's White Collar Defense and Investigations Group, analyze the joint notice of proposed rulemaking issued by the federal banking agencies Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and National Credit Union Administration—alongside a parallel proposal from Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Together, these proposals represent one of the most important efforts in years to modernize AML/CFT compliance frameworks, moving the system toward a more risk-based, effectiveness-driven model. Key Topics Discussed Include: A Shift Away from "Check-the-Box" Compliance "Establish and Maintain" — and Prove It Works SAR Filings and the Challenge of Judgment Calls Impact Across Financial Institutions Regulatory Signals: A Coherent Direction What Institutions Should Be Doing Now The Consumer Finance Monitor podcast will continue tracking developments as the rulemaking process advances and will revisit the topic when final rules are issued. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Senator Charles Perry appeared at the Lubbock ISD trustee meeting to inquire why a vulgar book was returned to school library shelves – it became a lesson on what is wrong with most bureaucracies: focus on process over a focus on results. Senator Perry joins us today on Pratt on Texas. Read more here.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Hancock quits, Governor Abbott names Don Huffines as Texas comptroller.Baker Hughes: Texas gains more oil and gas drilling rigs.Pratt commentary: At 250 our allies are not the same as friends.Texas Regulators Approve Plan To Manage Large-Load Requests, Including Data Centers. Oklo's Texas Nuclear Test Reactor Clears Major DOE Safety Milestone.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined Patrick to discuss the new state budget, eliminating the bill backlog, and her lane in the race for Chicago Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST TitleFailure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student's Future TaglineWhen truth enters the classroom, accountability follows. About Our GuestChris Papst is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, author, and the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore at FOX45 News. Through years of in-depth reporting, Chris has uncovered systemic issues within public education, exposing practices that affect students, families, educators, and taxpayers alike. His investigative work has led to new state laws, criminal convictions, policy changes, and legal precedents throughout Maryland. His reporting has earned recognition from the Maryland General Assembly, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller, the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education, the NAACP, and numerous journalism organizations. Chris is the author of Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future, a powerful examination of educational accountability. The book explores declining academic standards, school safety concerns, data reporting, and the broader impact these issues have on communities. Previously, Chris authored Capital Murder and the novel Devolution, continuing his commitment to telling stories that challenge assumptions and encourage meaningful dialogue. Episode TaglineStrong schools build strong communities—and accountability begins with truth. Miss Liz's Opening Welcome Welcome everyone to another meaningful edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where we gather around the table to have conversations that matter. Education shapes every generation, and today's guest has dedicated his career to asking difficult questions, investigating complex issues, and encouraging accountability where it matters most. Please join me in welcoming award-winning investigative journalist and author Chris Papst. Featured Book Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future. A compelling investigative look at public education, accountability, leadership, and the importance of creating better opportunities for students and communities. Favorite Color Blue(Chris jokes that being colorblind makes choosing a favourite colour a little easier.)One WordMotivated Chris's T-E-EHolding Schools AccountableEducating CommunitiesBuilding Awareness Through Investigative Journalism Conversation Themes Educational accountability Student success Investigative journalism School leadership Public policy Community impact. One word that defines leadership. Today's conversation reminds us that asking difficult questions isn't about assigning blame—it's about creating better possibilities for every child. Closing: Chris Papst reminds us that meaningful change begins with honest conversations. When truth is pursued with integrity and difficult questions are asked with purpose, communities gain the opportunity to improve, grow, and better serve future generations. May today's conversation encourage us all to stay informed, remain engaged, and continue advocating for educational environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#ChrisPapst#FailureFactory#EducationMatters#TeachingEducationalAwareness

Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, talks about the competitive congressional races in New York's primary, and what voter turnout is signaling so far. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the Democratic primary in NY-17, where the candidate that wins will take on Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the general election in November. Photo: Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani votes at Frank Sinatra School of Arts in the Queens borough of New York City on November 4, 2025. New Yorkers will pick a new mayor on November 4 after an unpredictable race that has drawn attention from far beyond the largest city in the United States, with President Donald Trump branding frontrunner Zohran Mamdani "a communist." Breakout Democratic Party candidate Mamdani, a naturalized Muslim American who represents Queens in the state legislature, leads former governor and sex assault-accused Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent after losing his party's primary contest to Mamdani. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz / AFP) (Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts candidate Don Huffines joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer at the Republican Party of Texas' 2026 state convention to discuss his endorsement from President Donald Trump, the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, his "Holy Grail of Texas history," and more.Listen to more interviews from The Texan wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, follow us and leave a review.

Former Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mycahajliw on the importance of the comptroller's office full 272 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:47:00 +0000 hcsDbvKg1wdGwTrZ08pzB3IvKCQKkJwo news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Former Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mycahajliw on the importance of the comptroller's office Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News

WBEN's Tom Puckett on the importance of being comptroller full 63 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:58:00 +0000 X4PobZ0y4cckK54tHhq6luSuxUGOVtRM news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news WBEN's Tom Puckett on the importance of being comptroller Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick on the importance of the comptroller's office full 161 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:35:00 +0000 n2JJF3dvv6AKmBVwLqAbtVXNdXR7dBuq news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick on the importance of the comptroller's office Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News https://pl

As we enter the last weekend of early voting ahead of Tuesday's New York primary day, Ben Max, host of the "Max Politics" podcast and executive editor and program director at New York Law School's Center for New York City Law, recaps the stories breaking out of competitive congressional races, the statewide comptroller race, and more.  Photo: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: New Yorkers participate in early voting at a polling site in Brooklyn on October 29, 2024 in New York City. As Election Day approaches on November 5th, millions of Americans are casting their ballots early at polling sites or drop boxes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo highlights the preparations for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand in advance of the Illinois State Fair. Storm damage reports from Derek Martin in Logan, Macon and Sangamon counties and David Hartke in Effingham County. Monthly update from American Farmland Trust.Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promotes her Comptroller's Critters program, which promotes pet adoption from animal shelters.  

Grizz Griswold (Executive Producer of Global Programs & Content at FINOS) kicks off Season 6 of the Open Source in Finance Podcast with an absolute masterclass preview of OSFF London 2026. Discover how the global financial industry is shifting its focus from basic LLM experimentation to production-grade agentic safety, deterministic workflows, and cross-hyperscaler cloud controls.

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli joined the show to discuss his case for reelection, first to be the Democratic nominee via the primary that is taking place in June 2026, where he is facing challenges from Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle. DiNapoli, who has been Comptroller since 2007, is seeking another four-year term as the state's chief fiscal officer, and discussed his record in office, response to the criticism from his challengers, positions on policy and budget matters, and more. (EPp 590)

On Monday June 8, Break the Bonds invited the three Democratic primary candidates for NYS Comptroller to answer questions on the role of the comptroller, their positions on Israel Bonds and fossil fuels, and other questions related to fiscal responsibility and ethical investment. The forum also covered investment strategies related to the military-industrial complex, affordable housing, and other issues that are relevant to working people. Drew Warshw and Raj Goyle participated. We hear from them on the issues of Israeli Bonds and climate.

The Municipal Voice is proud to present a special edition with our Executive Director and CEO Joe DeLong, who will be interviewing guest Sean Scanlon, Comptroller for the State of Connecticut. They talk about Citizens' Assemblies. Join us for this informative discussion.

Tom DiNapoli, the NYS Comptroller, has put several hundred million dollars of the state's pension fund into Israeli bonds. Questions have arisen about improper influence in such investments after DiNapoli took a trip to Israel paid by a Jewish organization. To explore this issue, we are joined by two members of the Break the Bonds New York State campaign, Lisa Mullenneaux and Derrick Seidman, also a member of Jewish Voice for Peace Buffalo . With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has conditionally approved several national trust bank charters for crypto companies. Fabian Dori, head of asset management at Sygnum Bank, a digital asset bank based in Zurich that has operated as a crypto bank for more than six years, shared what happens after the charter.

May 22, 2026- On the latest Dispatches from Planet Albany, New York Working Families Party Director Jasmine Gripper explain why her organization is sitting out the Democratic primary for state comptroller and highlights their effort to influence the state senate.

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In a letter sent Monday to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould, Warren argued crypto banking license approvals violated the National Bank Act—and are now posing “serious risks” to the safety and soundness of the U.S. banking system. ~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~ Uphold Exa Credit Card ➜ https://bit.ly/UpholdXRPCard 00:00 Intro 00:10 Sponsor: Uphold 01:00 Warren attacks Ripple 02:00 Perianne Boring: Mask off phase 03:50 NYSE 234 years 04:20 FOX: NYSE next chapter 05:50 SEC 07:45 TradFi vs 24/7 markets 10:40 Solana stats 11:00 Tom Lee 5% 11:30 BlackRock buys BONK 13:10 Bloomberg: US consumers navigating shocks well 14:40 Rate hike odds surge 15:20 Decision soon? 15:45 Midterms 16:00 Texas flip? #Crypto #XRP #XRPnews ~Elizabeth Warren Targets Ripple!

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The Government is to move on Tuesday to have RTÉ's finances audited by the State's spending watchdog, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG).The change comes almost three years after it came to light that undisclosed payments were made to broadcaster Ryan Tubridy.Minister for Media and Communications Patrick O'Donovan sought approval for a new Broadcasting Bill at Cabinet today.Joining Ciara and Shane to discuss this is Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Newstalk and Dr Fionola Doyle-O'Neill, Broadcast Historian at the School of History at University College Cork.

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is to seek Cabinet approval tomorrow to move RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General. For more on this Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan.

The climate crisis is upon us. The upcoming summer is expected to be brutal with dangerous heatwaves, severe drought across the country, wildfires, and extreme storms. We know the solution to the climate crisis is to stop burning fossil fuels, yet, despite his commitment to divest from fossil fuels in 2020, Comptroller DiNapoli continues to invest heavily in Exxon, Shell, Chevron and other Big Oil companies that continue to destroy our climate. In addition, continued investments in risky fossil fuels have hurt the pension fund. Ruth Foster of Divest NY talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine as to why the group decided to endorse comptroller candidates Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle in the democratic party primary. Ruth also discusses the effort to shut down the Sheridan Ave. Steam Plant and convert the Capital Complex to renewable energy, including geothermal.

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Mitch Nowakowski on legal fight with Comptroller full 446 Wed, 06 May 2026 22:26:05 +0000 kegwhvzTv1CTuMQ5WFtFY30UBiXeJJ0Q news WBEN Extras news Mitch Nowakowski on legal fight with Comptroller Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

fWotD Episode 3286: Maurice Suckling Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 4 May 2026, is Maurice Suckling.Captain Maurice Suckling (4 May 1726 [O. S. 23 April 1726] – 14 July 1778) was a Royal Navy officer and politician best known for starting the naval career of his nephew Horatio Nelson and for serving as Comptroller of the Navy from 1775 until his death. Suckling joined the Royal Navy in 1739 and saw service in the English Channel and Mediterranean Sea during the War of the Austrian Succession. With the support of relatives including Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole, Suckling was promoted quickly and received his first command in 1754. At the start of the Seven Years' War in 1756 he was promoted to captain and given a command on the Jamaica Station. There he played a major part in the Battle of Cap-Français in 1757 and fought an inconclusive skirmish against the French ship Palmier in 1758 before returning to Britain in 1760.Suckling was employed in the aftermath of the capture of Belle Île in 1761, destroying French fortifications on the Île-d'Aix, and went on half pay at the end of the war in 1763. He was given his next command during the Falklands Crisis of 1770, and took his nephew Nelson with him. Despite having misgivings over Nelson's suitability for the navy, Suckling supported him and saw him translated into several more active ships to further his naval education when Suckling himself moved to command a guard ship. Suckling left his ship in 1773 and was initially rebuffed in his attempts to gain fresh employment with the navy because of the ongoing peace, but in 1775 John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, the First Lord of the Admiralty, appointed him Comptroller of the Navy.Suckling oversaw the Royal Navy's mobilisation when the American Revolutionary War began. In 1776 he was also elected Member of Parliament for Portsmouth. Suckling was able to use his powerful position to again assist Nelson, forming part of the board that passed him for promotion to lieutenant in 1777. Suckling continued throughout the period to assiduously attend meetings of the Navy Board, but was increasingly hampered by a long-term illness that caused him considerable pain. He died unexpectedly on 14 July 1778.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:04 UTC on Monday, 4 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Maurice Suckling on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.

Longtime New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is facing primary challengers for the first time in almost two decades, David Lombardo, of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, and Dan Clark, of the Times Union, dive into the dynamics of the race and position of the candidates. State lawmakers and hunger advocates have been pushing for the Fresh Communities Act - a bill meant to improve access to fresh produce for grocery stores in underserved communities. We dive into the renewed support for the bill at the Capitol after a veto by Gov. Kathy Hochul.   Explore more: nynow.org

Hoy hablamos de ese momento que nadie quiere: cuando llega la carta para servir como jurado. Junto a Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller de Miami-Dade County, aclaramos dudas y desmontamos mitos sobre el famoso Jury Duty. Desde las excusas más comunes (“estoy enfermo”, “no hablo inglés”, “tengo ansiedad”) hasta las consecuencias reales de no presentarte, analizamos qué es verdad y qué no. ¿Es tan complicado como parece… o simplemente falta de información? Un tema necesario que todos enfrentamos tarde o tempranoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Hood, former acting Comptroller of the Currency and former chair of the National Credit Union Administration, says the credit scoring system is broken and AI can fix it.  

Mike Hsu, the former acting Comptroller of the Currency, explains how waiting to adopt artificial intelligence has become a risk for banks and their regulators. He discusses why AI does not fit neatly into existing risk frameworks, how agentic AI is changing the cyber threat landscape, and why both banks and supervisors need to get more hands-on with the technology.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Tech editor Sharon Wrobel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As the shekel crossed the below-3-to-the-dollar threshold, its strongest level in 30 years, Wrobel notes that the shekel's strength against the dollar shows its resilience and the market's belief in the currency following the war with Iran, although it does create problems for Israeli exporters. With Israeli airspace reopened following the ceasefire with Iran, Wrobel reports on how Israeli airlines are responding to passengers as they work at getting back to full speed. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Shekel breaks below 3 to the dollar in first since 1995; exporters warn of economy risk Israeli airlines accused of reselling stranded customers’ seats for wartime windfall Comptroller pans government for failing to plan for air travel turbulence during war Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Tech editor Sharon Wrobel joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's Daily Briefing. (ToI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, host Alan Kaplinsky is joined by colleagues Pilar French and Burt Rublin to unpack a rapidly evolving issue at the intersection of bank–FinTech partnerships and interstate lending: the renewed exercise of state opt-out authority under Section 525 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (DIDMCA). Colorado enacted an opt-out statute in 2023 that is the subject of ongoing litigation before the entire Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and very recently the Oregon Legislature passed an opt-out bill as well. The Podcast discussion highlights how a little-used statutory provision is now at the center of a major legal and policy debate—one that could reshape the landscape for state-chartered banks and the broader consumer finance industry. The Foundation: Interest Rate Exportation Under DIDMCA For decades, state-chartered, FDIC-insured banks have relied on Section 27 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act—enacted through DIDMCA—to "export" interest rates permitted in their home states to borrowers nationwide. This authority mirrors the power granted to national banks under the National Bank Act and has been a cornerstone of interstate lending. However, DIDMCA also includes a lesser-known provision—Section 525—that allows states to opt out of this federal framework for state banks with respect to "loans made in such state." For years, this provision attracted little attention. That is now changing. Oregon's House Bill 4116: A New Wave of Opt-Out Activity Oregon's recently passed House Bill 4116 represents one of the most significant modern uses of the DIDMCA opt-out provision. If signed into law, it would: 1.     Reimpose Oregon's interest rate caps (generally 36%) on certain loans made to Oregon residents; 2.     Apply broadly to consumer finance loans of $50,000 or less; 3.     Expand the definition of where a loan is "made" to include the borrower's location—such as where the consumer resides or enters into the loan agreement. Surprisingly, the law applies to state-chartered banks but excludes credit unions. The legislation appears driven by concerns over high-interest, short-term lending, though testimony suggested that such loans represent only a small portion of the market. Critics argue that the bill oversimplifies complex lending structures—particularly bank–FinTech partnerships—through politically appealing but potentially misleading narratives. The Core Legal Dispute: Where Is a Loan "Made"? At the heart of both the Oregon legislation and ongoing litigation in the Tenth Circuit concerning the Colorado opt-out statute is a fundamental interpretive question: where is a loan "made" for purposes of Section 525 of DIDMCA? 1.     Industry Position: A loan is "made" where the bank is located, because the bank is the entity that extends credit. Therefore, an opt-out by a state only enables it to impose its own usury laws on loans made by its own state banks  and eliminates their ability to charge interest pursuant to Section 27 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. 2.     Opt-out State/Consumer Advocate Position: A loan is "made" both where the bank is located and where the borrower resides. This means that an opt-out state can apply its own usury laws to interstate loans made to its citizens by state banks located in other states. This distinction is critical. If the broader interpretation prevails, states that opt out of DIDMCA could effectively regulate interest rates charged by out-of-state banks to their residents—significantly curtailing interstate lending. The Colorado Litigation: A Pivotal Case Colorado's opt-out statute has become the testing ground for this issue, as it raises an issue that all sides agree is one of first impression. 1.     A federal district court sided with industry plaintiffs, granting a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the opt-out statute and holding that only the bank's location determines where a loan is made. 2.     A divided panel of the Tenth Circuit reversed that decision, adopting Colorado's argument that a loan is made in both the borrower's location and where the bank is located. 3.     In a significant and very unusual development, last week the Tenth Circuit granted rehearing en banc, vacating the panel decision and ordering additional briefing for consideration by the entire Court. The case has attracted substantial attention, including numerous amicus briefs on both sides from bank trade associations, consumer organizations, numerous Red and Blue State attorneys general, and federal bank regulators. Federal Bank Regulators Weigh in With Amicus Briefs Supporting Rehearing En Banc Both the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have criticized the broader interpretation of DIDMCA's opt-out provision adopted in the now-vacated majority panel opinion by the Tenth Circuit. 1.     The FDIC originally supported Colorado during the Biden Administration but then shifted its support to the banks' position during the second Trump Administration and filed an amicus brief that supported rehearing en banc and aligned with the industry view. 2.     The OCC emphasized that the panel decision could undermine the goal of Section 521 of DIDMCA to create parity between state and national banks and would undermine the dual banking system and introduce significant uncertainty into the lending market. These positions underscore the potential systemic impact of the case. Practical Implications for State Banks Engaged in Interstate Lending As a result of the enactment of the Oregon law and if additional states enact similar legislation, out-of-state banks lending to residents of a state which has enacted an opt-out statute may face difficult choices: 1.     Comply with state-specific rate caps; 2.     Exit certain markets altogether; 3.     File a declaratory judgment action seeking injunctive relief against the state agency charged with enforcing the opt-out statute based on Federal preemption of such statute under Section 27 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The uncertainty extends beyond origination. Secondary market participants may face increased due diligence burdens, as determining where a loan is "made" becomes more complex—especially in an era of digital lending and mobile consumers. Broader Industry Impact The implications could be far-reaching: 1.     Reduced interstate lending by state-chartered banks; 2.     Migration to national bank charters to preserve rate exportation authority; 3.     Fragmentation of the regulatory landscape, with a patchwork of state rules; 4.     Increased compliance complexity for bank–FinTech partnerships and loan purchasers. In short, the dual banking system could face renewed pressure if state-chartered banks cannot export their home state interest rates when making interstate loans to borrowers in opt-out states, which would deprive them of competitive parity with national banks. What Comes Next? Several developments will be critical to watch: 1.     The outcome of the Tenth Circuit's en banc review; 2.     Whether additional states follow Oregon's lead; 3.     The potential for U.S. Supreme Court review; 4.     Federal legislative proposals that could eliminate the opt-out provision altogether (though prospects for passage appear uncertain). Key Takeaways 1.     The DIDMCA opt-out provision, long dormant, is reemerging as a potential tool for states to regulate interest rates charged to their citizens by out-of-state state banks. 2.     The determination of where a loan is "made" for purposes of Section 525 of DIDMCA is now a central legal battleground. 3.     The forthcoming Tenth Circuit en banc decision will set an important precedent with nationwide implications. 4.     A growing patchwork of state laws could significantly complicate interstate lending. 5.     The future of bank–FinTech partnerships and the dual banking system may hinge on how these issues are resolved. As these developments continue to unfold, financial institutions, regulators, and policymakers alike will need to navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain legal environment—one that may redefine the rules of interstate lending in the United States.

Attorney General Ken Paxton informed Kelly Hancock on Thursday the attorney general's office would no longer represent the comptroller in an ongoing federal lawsuit regarding access Muslim schools have to the state's new education savings account system. In other news, the D-FW area added more than 120,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, according to a new census estimate; Dubai developer SEE Holding has scrapped plans for a roughly 2,300-acre mixed-use development in Kaufman County; nd the Dallas Mavericks have hired Kieran Kelliher as their new chief financial officer, an important move for the team's business operations as the franchise prepares to move into a new arena in five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, a Democrat, returned to the show for further discussion of the city's difficult budget picture and how to fill the multi-billion-dollar budget gap that Mayor Mamdani inherited — including on savings, spending, tax policy, state aid to the city, and more — as well as discussion of the importance of economic growth in the city and key pillars to a city economic development strategy. (Ep 375)

On today's episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast our host, Alan Kaplinsky, discusses the rapidly evolving landscape of federal financial supervision with Sherra Brown, Head of Regulatory Research and Analysis for the Americas at Vixio Regulatory Intelligence. Our conversation focuses on what may be a fundamental shift in supervisory practices at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the implications of parallel changes at the federal banking agencies. Recent reports suggest that the CFPB may dramatically scale back its supervisory program—potentially reducing the number of examinations from roughly 600 annually to about 70, conducting examinations entirely virtually, narrowing the scope of reviews, and even Introducing a so-called "humility pledge" for examiners. If implemented, these developments would represent a significant departure from the Bureau's prior supervisory posture. At the same time, the federal prudential banking regulators—the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Federal Reserve Board—are moving toward a more risk-focused examination model, eliminating "reputation risk" as a supervisory category and signaling a broader effort to reduce regulatory burden. Below are several key themes from our discussion. Possible Structural Changes to CFPB Supervision Sherra and Alan discussed reports that the CFPB could significantly reduce the scope and frequency of its supervisory examinations. The Bureau may move toward a model involving: 1.     Fully virtual examinations 2.     A dramatically smaller number of exams each year 3.     Narrower, risk-focused review areas 4.     Greater reliance on institutions' internal compliance testing The shift could also reflect staffing reductions and broader policy priorities under the current administration. While virtual examinations are not new, as they were widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential reduction in exam scope and volume would mark a major change. As Sherra noted, a narrower supervisory footprint raises an important question: is the Bureau fundamentally redesigning its supervisory model or simply doing the minimum necessary while its future remains uncertain? What a Virtual Examination Looks Like For institutions that have not experienced a virtual exam, the process is procedurally similar to traditional on-site supervision. Institutions typically receive a document request list and must provide materials electronically. Interviews and meetings with examiners occur via videoconference. However, the key difference is relational. Virtual supervision makes it harder for examiners and institutions to build the working relationships that often facilitate dialogue and clarification during an on-site review. Data integrity, document accessibility, and centralized record management become even more important in a virtual environment. Likely Areas of CFPB Focus Although the Bureau has not yet clearly identified which institutions will be examined, Sherra suggested that the focus will likely be on large banks rather than non-bank entities. She also noted that several areas historically emphasized by the CFPB appear unlikely to receive the same attention going forward. For example, the Bureau has backed away from certain fair-lending theories such as disparate impact. One area that appears likely to remain a priority is protections for service members, including compliance with the Military Lending Act. Prudential Regulators: A Parallel Shift While the CFPB's future direction remains uncertain, the prudential regulators have continued their examination programs. One of the most notable developments is the elimination of "reputation risk" as a supervisory category. The OCC has already removed it from examination practices, and both the FDIC and Federal Reserve have indicated similar intentions. Historically, reputation risk sometimes served as a catch-all category allowing regulators to pressure institutions even when no specific legal violation was identified. Its removal is part of a broader effort to focus supervision on clearly defined financial, operational, and compliance risks. At the same time, regulators appear to be tailoring examination intensity more carefully based on institutional size and risk profile, potentially reducing the burden on community banks. Compliance Should Not Be Relaxed Despite the apparent reduction in federal supervisory activity, Sherra emphasized that institutions should not weaken their compliance management systems. Several factors make continued vigilance essential: 1.     State attorneys general remain active in consumer protection enforcement. 2.     Private litigation risk persists. 3.     Future administrations could revive aggressive federal supervision, potentially accompanied by look-back reviews. Strong documentation, robust complaint management processes, and clear audit trails remain essential. The Growing Role of States Another important theme from our discussion is the expanding role of state enforcement. Several states, including New York, California, and Massachusetts, have signaled their intention to fill any perceived gaps left by reduced federal oversight. State regulators and attorneys general continue to focus on issues such as fair lending, consumer protection violations, and deceptive practices. Accordingly, institutions operating nationally must consider not only federal expectations but also evolving state regulatory priorities. Five Practical Takeaways Five key takeaways for financial institutions navigating this changing supervisory environment are: 1.     Fewer examinations do not mean less regulatory risk. 2.     Complaint management and data analytics will become increasingly important. 3.     Documentation discipline is even more critical in a virtual examination environment. 4.     Institutions should not weaken their compliance management systems. 5.     Board and senior management oversight remain essential. In short, while federal supervision may be evolving, the fundamental expectations for sound compliance and risk management remain unchanged. Listeners can access the full discussion on the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, where Sherra Brown provides valuable insight into what may be one of the most significant shifts in federal financial supervision in recent years. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

3.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson A Mississippi civil rights group documented 70 modern-day lynchings in the South from 2000 to 2025, though historians say the last official lynching was in 1981. The founder of JULIAN, the non-profit behind the report, is here to discuss these findings. The economic slowdown is affecting the black unemployment rate alarmingly. Morgan Harper will be here to explain the February job numbers. Women- and minority-owned businesses were removed from the Texas Historically Underutilized Business Program in December, and are suing the Comptroller, Kelly Hancock, who argued he was ending a DEI program. And I have a lot to say about the MAGA folks who are pretending they cared about rev Jackson. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Milhorn, CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, argues that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is pushing beyond its statutory authority in areas including trust charters, stablecoins and mortgage escrow interest. He also discusses the rise of so-called "Franken-charters" and the risks he sees in the growing stablecoin market.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: New and interesting primary election polling is out from Emerson College/Nexstar as well as from Quantus Insights. Most interesting in the generational breakdown in the Republican U.S. Senate election.Trump endorsed Sid Miller for Ag. Commissioner and Don Huffines for Comptroller (matching my picks) going against two of Abbott's top recruits.Trump also endorsed in more Congressional races but did not do so in the TX19 race despite Abraham Enriquez running as if he were Trump's man. Earlier Trump endorsements in Texas.Here is the opinion piece I mentioned: DAVID MARCUS: Ken Paxton devours John Cornyn as Texas GOP craves a fighter in Senate primary showdown.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Wins Governor's Cup For Record-Smashing 14th Year In A Row. This is about recruiting business to Texas and business expansions.Much on the terrorist attack in Austin covered today. Good coverage is here.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

City Comptroller Donna Baringer talks a city county merger, and Kevin's tricks!- h2 full 2116 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:07:10 +0000 tivkXWDmjv6NUv6zs4ExOV2ZeFdSRXhg comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government City Comptroller Donna Baringer talks a city county merger, and Kevin's tricks!- h2 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://p

NYC Comptroller Mark Levine talks about the budget gap and what it means for NYC's finances, plus, how the city is managing the storm.