New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hired Nathan Gusdorf for a position in the city's budget office, according to reports. Gusdorf joined the administration earlier this month in what has been described as a newly created role within the traditionally non-partisan budget office.

The hiring is part of a broader expansion of Mamdani's administration, which has added nearly 80 staff positions since taking office. The staffing increases have drawn criticism from some Democratic operatives who question the spending priorities given the city's financial constraints.

Gusdorf previously worked at a progressive research organization before joining the mayor's team. The budget office has historically maintained a reputation for non-partisan financial analysis and oversight of city expenditures.

Critics have characterized the hiring decisions as inconsistent with claims about budget limitations. A Democratic operative told reporters that the mayor appeared to be "spending money we don't have on his supporters."

The mayor's office has not publicly responded to requests for comment about the staffing decisions or the rationale for expanding the administration during a period of reported financial challenges.