The Mayor maintained that his administration had identified the problems several months ago and that steps had been taken to resolve them.

But until Monday the administration had not publicly identified the states.

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the administration had already identified 5,500 positions to be cut.

The administration identified five areas to which more resources would be devoted.

His administration is also trying to diversify the economy and has identified six major industries to develop, including biotech and green energy.

The administration did identify 2,573 full-time employees in state-paid jobs whose retirements produced salary savings.

A decision is expected in early 2013, after the administration identifies a new route for the pipeline.

Yesterday, scaling back slightly, Ms. Segarra said the administration had identified $9.5 million in such contracts.

The administration had earlier identified large parts of the area as naxal affected and vulnerable.

After consulting carefully with companies, the administration should identify realistic goals for the major sectors of the economy.