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Testimony to the New York City Charter Revision Commission

Aug 02, 2010

CBC submits this testimony advocating against the use of formula budgets, also known as "independent budgets", for particular agencies and offices.

Testimony Submitted to the NYC Council Finance Committee on the NYC Executive Budget FY 2011

Jun 07, 2010

As the City begins a fragile economic recovery, this financial plan presents a crucial opportunity to take actions that will place the City on a firmer fiscal footing and ensure its competitiveness for the long-term.

Testimony before the Select Committee on Budget and Tax Reform on Improving Transparency, Forecasting and Flexibility in New York State's Budgetary Process

Dec 17, 2009

In this testimony the CBC assessed the effectiveness of provisions in the New York State Budget Reform Act of 2007

Testimony Before New York State Senate Standing Committees on the MTA's 2010-2014 Capital Plan

Dec 03, 2009

Testimony before the New York State Senate Standing Committees on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions and Investigations and Government Operations on the MTA's 2010-2014 capital plan.

Testimony Delivered to the Economic Development Committee of the New York City Council

Nov 24, 2009

Testimony before the City Council's Economic Development Committee on why the state's economic development program Empire Zones should be eliminated.

Testimony Before a Joint Session on NYPA

Sep 23, 2009

A testimony before a number of State Senate and Assembly committees where Deputy Director of Research Elizabeth Lynam reviewed the findings of a recent CBC report on the efficacy of NYPA's economic development programs.

Testimony for a Hearing before the NYS Senate Finance Committee on the Critical Challenges Facing the MTA This Year

Sep 03, 2009

Testemony of CBC President Carol Kellermann to the New York State Senate Finance Committee regarding the MTA and the critical challenges that will face the MTA in the coming years. These challenges include balancing the MTA's operating budget, financing new capital investments, and planning and implementing capital projects.

Testimony for a Hearing on Oversight of the Department of Education’s Contracting and Procurement Process Before the City Council's Joint Education and Contract Committee

Apr 11, 2009

CBC President Carol Kellermann submits this written testimony to the City Council joint Education and Contracts Committee hearing; CBC has two recommendations to increase accountability and transparency with regard to all of DOE’s fiscal operations, including contracting and procurement.

Testimony for a Hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Budget and Tax Reform

Mar 13, 2009

This testimony by CBC Deputy Research Director Elizabeth Lynam emphasizes two key points about New York’s personal income tax and offers a framework for thinking about tax reform in the current fiscal context: 1) New York’s personal income tax is progressive, but its overall tax structure is not; and 2) New York’s economic competitiveness should be an important factor in consi

Testimony for a Hearing of the Senate Temporary Committee on Rules and Administration Reform

Feb 27, 2009

This testimony by CBC Deputy Research Director Elizabeth Lynam highlights CBC’s work on fiscal reform and shares thoughts and recommendations on the work of the Senate Temporary Committee on Rules and Administration Reform.

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