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Council questioned overlap and plans as administration nominates finance and law department leaders
Summary
Council reviewed nominations for the director of finance (William Vicura) and corporation counsel (Sarah M. Levine). Vicura emphasized controls, compliance and outreach for budget recovery; Levine outlined law department staffing shortfalls, missed deadlines, and a plan to increase in‑house capacity while managing conflicts when council and administration interests diverge.
Council considered two senior nominations: William Vicura for director of finance and acting chief financial officer, and Sarah M. Levine for corporation counsel.
Vicura described priorities including establishing controls and improved financial reporting, managing the city’s balance sheet and debt, working with county and state partners and with academic partners to…
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