Megna Returns. Hochul announced that Robert Megna will return as Budget Director on a short term basis. He formerly served in that capacity under Governors Paterson and Cuomo. Megna brings a wealth of experience to the job. He currently is President of Rockefeller Institute and senior advisor to the chancellor of SUNY. He has also been head of the Thruway Authority. Hochul needs his expertise in the upcoming budget battle with the Legislature. She enters the negotiations weakened by the Hector LaSalle debacle. Megna Returns. He enters the political fray not a moment too soon !!