The state found that the financially struggling city had only set aside $225,000 in the current spending plan – or less than 2 percent of the monies owed – for this purpose, The Poughkeepsie Journal story said.
At that rate, state auditors said, it would take the city more than 50 years to pay down the general fund deficit, according to The Poughkeepsie Journal report.
Finance commissioner Marc Nelson defended the city, saying it was the first time it had budgeted any funds for deficit reduction, and added that Rolison intends to work with the Common Council to come up with a tougher plan, The Poughkeepsie Journal reported.
Other issues addressed in the state review included retirement system payments and health insurance costs, The Poughkeepsie Journal said.
To read The Poughkeepsie Journal story, click here.
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