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The New York State Financial Control Board was created in 1975 following a financial crisis and state
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to oversee municipal spending. The board included both government officials and citizen representatives. The board was created pursuant to the New York State Financial Emergency Act of The City of New York, and was initially known as the Emergency Financial Control Board (EFCB). Three years later the word "Emergency" was removed from the group's name and its charter was extended for thirty years. While direct management of the city's budget ended in 1986, the board continues to monitor the city's financial health. The mayor of
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and the governor of New York State both serve on the seven-member board.


See also

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New York State Authorities Budget Office The New York State Authorities Budget Office (ABO) is an independent office in the state of New York established by the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 and signed into law by Governor Pataki in 2006. In 2009, the ABO was restructured ...
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New York State Comptroller The New York State Comptroller is an elected constitutional officer of the U.S. state of New York and head of the New York state government's Department of Audit and Control. The New York State Comptroller is the highest-paid state auditor or ...
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New York State Public Authorities Control Board The New York State Public Authorities Control Board is composed of five members, appointed by the Governor, some upon the recommendation of members of the Legislature. The five members of PACB are appointed by the Governor to serve one-year terms, ...


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State of New York Financial Control Board
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