Thursday, March 19, 2026

Speaker Julie Menin Announces Nathan Toth as NYC Council’s Finance Director

 

Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced the appointment of Nathan Toth to lead the Council’s Finance Division. A veteran of city government and municipal budgeting, Toth previously served in the Council’s Finance Division for 15 years, most recently as a Deputy Director. He returns to the Council from the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), where he served as Chief Financial Officer.

“I’m excited to welcome Nathan Toth back to the Council to serve as the Director of our Finance Division, where he will lead budget strategy, negotiations, and planning,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “Nathan has led a distinguished career in public-sector finance, and his deep well of knowledge will be critical for the Council and our members. I look forward to Nathan’s counsel and leadership to protect our city’s fiscal health and stability.”

Prior to DDC, Toth was a Principal at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, Director of Operations for the School Construction Authority (SCA), Budget Officer at New York University, and Senior Financial Analyst at Reuters America Inc.

“I’m honored to return to the Council, under the leadership of Speaker Menin and Finance Chair Lee, to serve as Finance Director during this critical time for our city,” said Nathan Toth. “Throughout my career in public service, I have sought to responsibly guide and shape budgetary decisions that protect our city’s fiscal health. I look forward to working with our committed public servants in the Council’s Finance Division, Council Members, and all stakeholders to secure the savings and investments that meet the needs of New Yorkers.”

About Nathan Toth:

Nathan Toth is an accomplished public-sector financial executive with nearly three decades of experience leading large-scale budgeting, capital planning, procurement, and fiscal strategy for New York City government. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), where he oversaw the Finance and Procurement Division, guiding the financial and contracting framework that supports the City’s most critical public infrastructure projects. Prior to joining DDC, Nathan advised public- and private-sector clients as a Principal at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, leveraging his extensive knowledge of government budgeting, funding, and the legislative process to help organizations secure resources and advance their strategic priorities. Previously, he spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles within the New York City Council’s Finance Division, where he oversaw budget development and negotiations for major city agencies, managed the Council’s capital discretionary process, and served as a key advisor to Council leadership. Nathan earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics and Management Science from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from City University of New York (CUNY)’s Baruch College.

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