Marty Walsh: “I deeply regret because of the other body's objections we had to delete that program. We were able to retain most of the…”

“I deeply regret because of the other body's objections we had to delete that program. We were able to retain most of the other school reforms. Mr. Speaker, with respect to the District's financial management, we have included, under section 152, language that clarifies the duties of the District's chief financial officer. That position was established under the legislation that created the financial board. The clarifying language places the directors of the financial management offices as well as all other District Government executive branch accounting, budget and financial management personnel under the CFO's authority. All these individuals will be appointed by, serve at the pleasure of, and at the direction and control of the CFO. Lastly, Mr. Speaker, all the Federal funds have gone to the District, they have had those in the past, and I would urge strong support for this bill.”