New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Mark Levine today submitted testimony to the Commission of Government Efficiency (COGE) outlining a charter amendment to strengthen the Rainy Day Fund (formally known as the Revenue Stabilization Fund), through clear targets, deposit and withdrawal rules. The Comptroller first advanced the proposal in an April report, citing mounting economic uncertainty driven by global events, the rise of AI, and a decade-long bull run on Wall… In Testimony to City’s Commission.
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The original announcement was published by NYC Comptroller on June 17, 2026. BigNY links to the official source so readers can review the full context directly.