Interview: Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush weighs-in on State Comptroller report suggesting a declining fiscal outlook, budget gaps

North Country Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush joined North Country News on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 and gave his insight on a report from the State Comptroller Office of Thomas DiNapoli.

“The state’s fiscal outlook has changed considerably over the past year, and significant economic and fiscal risks could further upend the state’s finances,” DiNapoli said in his report.

“The Governor and the Legislature prudently increased New York’s reserve funds, but that cannot replace fiscal discipline or be relied upon to plug recurring budget gaps. While there is no quick fix, a proactive approach by state leaders to align recurring revenues with recurring spending could help preserve the economic competitiveness of our state and avoid cuts to critical programs New Yorkers rely on.”

Be sure to listen to our latest on-air coverage with Assemblyman Blankenbush for his remarks on the Comptroller's report:

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