 (New York Times, October 26, 1949)

During his terms as comptroller, Joseph tackled budgetary issues facing the city, facing many years in which the city prospered, and others that the city did not fare as well.New York City had a series of bond issues during the latter years of Joseph's tenure, and he was reported to have traveled to Albany to request the governor's assistance in funding the city's budgetary deficits.Some of the issues affecting Joseph that were widely reported included keeping public transportation fares limited to ten cents, and the attempted closing of WNYC to curtail budget constraints upon the city.