City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO COVER CURRENT
AND ANTICIPATED PART-TIME PERSONNEL COSTS
Whereas, by correspondence dated October 8, 2026, the Comptroller has respectfully requested authorization from the Honorable City Council to approve a budget transfer within the Department of Finance to provide sufficient funding for current and anticipated personnel costs throughout the remainder of the fiscal year; and
Whereas, the requested budget transfer is necessary to address existing and anticipated expenditures in the Part-Time Salaries account within the Department of Finance; and
Whereas, the Office of the Comptroller has identified available funds in the CPA Audit Fee account that may be transferred to the Part-Time Salaries account to meet these needs; and
Whereas, the requested transfer will reallocate funds within the Department of Finance without increasing the Department's overall appropriated budget; and
Whereas, the Office of the Comptroller has submitted this request under referral number COMP2026-17 for consideration and approval by the Honorable City Council; now, therefore, be it
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes a budget transfer in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) within the Department of Finance, as follows:
• From: A1316.498 - CPA Audit Fee: $30,000.00
• To: A1315.104 - Part-Time Salaries: $30,000.00
Section 2. Purpose of Transfer. This transfer provides sufficient funding to cover existing overages and anticipated part-time personnel costs within the Department of Finance throughout the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Section 3. Implementation and Accounting. The City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary budgetary adjustments and accounting entries to effectuate the transfer authorized herein, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.