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Report
Health Care
A New Approach to Funding New York City Health + Hospitals
December 16, 2019
This report analyzes the system’s finances, compares H+H to other providers in the City, and outlines options to right-size the City subsidy and improve H+H's fiscal future.
Report
Energy & Environment
Getting Greener
Cost-Effective Options for Achieving New York State's Greenhouse Gas Goals
December 09, 2019
While GHG emissions have risen in other large states like Texas and Florida, New York has been a leader in reducing GHG emissions; the continued focus on getting greener through further emissions reductions is necessary and important.
Report
State Budget
Overdue Bills
Time to Face the Reality of Rising Medicaid Costs
October 09, 2019
State leaders have two options to reconcile the disconnect between reality and the budget: reduce Medicaid spending and/or achieve savings in other areas of the budget.
Report
Education
Cut Costs, Not Ribbons
Alternatives That Reduce School Crowding
July 09, 2019
Administrative solutions can reduce school crowding and limit the need to build expensive new school buildings.
Testimony
Health Care
Testimony on the New York Health Act (A5248/S3577)
Submitted to The Joint Senate and Assembly Standing Committee on Health
May 27, 2019
Although NYHA’s goals are laudable, it is not feasible currently and would have significant unintended and possibly negative impacts on the State budget and some New Yorkers.
Report
Health Care
Options to Enhance the Coordination of Care for Dually Eligible Individuals in New York State
A Discussion Paper
April 25, 2019
This discussion paper outlines lessons from previous and existing efforts to coordinate the care of duals, and suggests five strategies for the State to consider moving forward.
Video
Health Care
Dr. Mitchell Katz, President & CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals
CBC Breakfast Series
April 01, 2019
Dr. Mitchell Katz joined CBC to discuss his transformation plan to improve H+H's fiscal stability.
Report
Transportation
Building a Sound Fiscal Future for New York's Highway and Mass Transit Systems
March 19, 2019
Options for raising sufficient funds for roads and transit statewide include increasing tolls and fees, enacting congestion pricing, and implementing a vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) fee.
Testimony
Capital Spending
Testimony on Intro. No. 113
For an Online Database of Pending Construction Projects
February 12, 2019
Intro. No. 113 would require the City of New York to produce an online database of all pending construction projects that includes initial and current completion dates and costs.
Report
Transportation
NYS Infrastructure Policy
A Background Paper for the CBC Conference on The Most Important Fiscal and Economic Issues Facing New York State
December 13, 2018
This paper was prepared by HR&A Advisors as a background paper for the December 2018 CBC Conference on most important fiscal and economic issues facing New York State. The paper provides recommendations for how NYS should prioritize, fund, and deliver key infrastructure investments.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on the NYCHA Physical Needs Assessment
Submitted to the New York City Council Committee on Public Housing
November 15, 2018
NYCHA has an astounding $32 billion in capital needs, a nearly fivefold increase over the last decade. Today nearly all its properties require substantial rehabilitation.
Report
Health Care
Still a Poor Way to Pay for Medicaid
October 01, 2018
For more than 50 years New York State has financed its Medicaid program in a unique way: the State requires New York City and the 57 other counties to pay more for Medicaid than all other local governments in the nation combined.
Report
Housing
Stabilizing the Foundation
Transforming NYCHA to Address Its Capital Needs
July 03, 2018
Rather than continue as the nation’s largest landlord, NYCHA should transition to an affordable housing steward employing a full range of strategies to preserve the affordability of its units.
Op Ed
Transportation
Four years after 'Bridgegate,' Port's fiefdoms are coming back
Crain's New York Business
May 30, 2018
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a crucial agency, but it is badly governed and in need of reform.
Video
Health Care
Options for Enhancing New York's Health Home Initiative
The second of a series of symposiums
May 01, 2018
CBC convened a panel of experts to discuss options for enhancing Health Homes.
Report
Health Care
Options for Enhancing New York's Health Home Initiative
A Discussion Paper
May 01, 2018
This paper addresses the challenges in extending Health Homes to all who can benefit from their services in a cost-effective manner.
Testimony
Capital Spending
Testimony on the City of New York’s Capital Commitment Plan
Submitted to the NYC Council Committee on Finance and Subcommittee on Capital Budget
March 20, 2018
NYC's Capital Commitment Plan is unrealistic in its ambition, obscures capital priorities, and discourages accountability for completing capital projects efficiently.
Video
Capital Spending
PANYNJ Executive Director Rick Cotton
CBC Breakfast Series
March 06, 2018
Recently appointed the Executive Director of PANYNJ, Rick Cotton joins CBC to share the Port's priorities in the coming years.
Report
Health Care
Lessons from La La Land
Can the Turnaround of Los Angeles' Public Hospitals Be Replicated in New York?
January 08, 2018
Does LA's experience hold lessons for NYC Health + Hospitals?