Mitch Landrieu: “I believe the District of Columbia council and the Mayor have referred very positively to this report. I myself will use…”

“I believe the District of Columbia council and the Mayor have referred very positively to this report. I myself will use it as a guideline as I take responsibility of this committee because there are many terrific suggestions outlined here about this particular issue--about the proper authority and power of the CFO. It is important that the financial officer who is assuming much of the responsibility of the Control Board be properly balanced between being responsive to the Mayor, the chief executive officer of this city, if you will, and his responsibility to the public generally to give independent, accurate, and timely financial information so we can continue on this road to reform. This report will serve as great guidance, and it will be the subject of much of our discussion. Second, as I said in a public meeting last week with the Mayor and with Delegate Norton, I agree with them on the structural changes that the District needs to come to grips with that are necessary to provide long-term financial health and prosperity for the District.”