SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One day after being inaugurated as San Francisco mayor, Daniel Lurie has implemented an immediate citywide hiring freeze. The freeze, according to Lurie's office, is part of an effort to "bring the largest budget deficit in the city's history under control." Lurie announced the hiring freeze during his first department head meeting and the step, his office said, "reflects Mayor Lurie's commitment to tackling the city's fiscal challenges head on," by "curbing spending and improving efficiency." Daniel Lurie’s inauguration speech unveils new vision for San Francisco The mayor also directed city departments to "realign programming and spending with the city's priorities with a focus on evidence and proven results." As part of that directive, the city will pause on new contracts that haven't been signed or implemented. "San Francisco is making a comeback, and I intend to put us in the best possible position to drive that growth," Lurie said. "Our city is facing a major budget deficit, and today, the era of band-aid solutions is over. We are committed to fiscal discipline, giving San Franciscans the accountability they demand, and focusing the government on doing core things well."