Lawmakers voting on third term for District's CFO

The District’s top financial advisor is up for another five-year term managing the city’s $10 billion operation, and his confirmation hearing scheduled Thursday is expected to contain few fireworks despite increased criticism from some D.C. Council members.

In the 12 years Natwar Gandhi has been chief financial officer, the federally run Financial Control Board released its grip on city finances, the District has had a balanced budget and the city’s credit rating has soared.