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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s CFO Resigns, Citing Refusal to ‘Compromise My Integrity’

Gabrysch said she could not provide complete and accurate financial statements as the city faced a $662 million budget gap and pressure over police settlements.

  • On Friday, Chicago Chief Financial Officer Ashlee Gabrysch resigned after three months, stating she could not fulfill her obligation to provide "complete and accurate" financial statements about the city's finances.
  • Gabrysch publicly clashed with the administration over budget transparency, disputing the claim that 76% of gap-filling proposals were structural and arguing that borrowing $481 million for police settlements should count as one-time measures instead.
  • Mayor Brandon Johnson's office accused Gabrysch of being "largely absent" during the $17.6 billion budget's development and claimed she directed a $75 million payment without proper authority, referring the matter to the Inspector General.
  • Finance Chair Pat Dowell demanded an independent audit of city finances, while Alderman Bill Conway called for investigation, suggesting the mayor's office pressured Gabrysch to present false information.
  • Her departure marks the third CFO resignation in one year for Chicago, threatening to trigger further bond rating downgrades and deter investors amid a severe budget crisis with 46 days remaining to finalize the 2027 budget.
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