New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. announced today that Andrew M. Joseph will serve as Deputy Comptroller for Budget. Joseph will assume his new duties on April 15, 2002.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Mr. Joseph to the Comptroller's Office," said Comptroller Thompson. "His experience as a Deputy Director of the State's Financial Control Board will be a valuable asset to the City of New York in these challenging fiscal times."

In his new position, Mr. Joseph will monitor New York City's expense and capital budgets and prepare analyses of the city's fiscal condition.

"I am honored and proud to have this opportunity to serve the people of New York City," Mr. Joseph said about his appointment.

Prior to this position, Mr. Joseph served as Deputy Director for Expenditure and Covered Organization Analysis at the New York State Financial Control Board for New York City. While at the Control Board, Mr. Joseph was a member of a team that won national recognition for its work on structural balance. In addition, he has held several elected and appointed offices at the Social Service Employees Union Local 371 and served on the staff of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation.

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