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Pensions & Benefits
The State and Local Pension Stretch
June 16, 2010
New York stands out for consistently setting aside adequate funds to make its employee pension systems fiscally sound, but political leaders are considering heading down a fiscally irresponsible path.
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Public Workforce
The Public and Private Sector Wage Disparity: An Update
May 24, 2010
The labor market case for more generous retirement benefits for public sector workers is no longer valid.
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Capital Spending
New York City Capital Spending: A Retrospective
April 21, 2010
Analyzes the impact of capital investments under Mayor Bloomberg.
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Public Workforce
Labor Costs in New York State – How to Save $1.2 Billion
March 30, 2010
Examines labor costs in NY State and possible strategies for a smaller, more effective, and reasonably compensated workforce.
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Capital Spending
What About Debt Service?
February 22, 2010
Examines growing debt service and capital spending in the NYC budget between FY2010 and FY2014. Smarter, more targeted investments needed to limit growth in debt service.
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City Budget
Mayor Bloomberg’s Preliminary Budget – Praise and Some Questions
January 29, 2010
Analysis of NYC Preliminary Budget for FY2011.
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Pensions & Benefits
Christmas Bonuses
January 20, 2010
Each December, some NYC uniformed retirees receive a "variable supplement fund" payment in addition to their pensions.