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Press Release
City Budget
CBC Releases NYC Resident Feedback Survey Results
May 16, 2017
The results show which municipal services are in greatest need of improvement.
Special Feature
Public Workforce
Average Pay at the 15 Largest New York City Agencies, FY 2016
April 24, 2017
How much do New York City employees earn in pay each year?
Special Feature
Education
District Map of Foundation Aid for SY 2017-2018
From Enacted NYS Budget
April 20, 2017
Interactive map that shows the distribution of Foundation Aid per pupil and per district
Report
Capital Spending
Slow Build
Creating a More Cost-Efficient Capital Construction Process for Cultural Organizations and Libraries in New York City
April 10, 2017
How long does it take to renovate a public library or expand museum space? CBC & CUF investigate.
Report
Economic Development
A Blueprint for Economic Development Reform
March 13, 2017
Five ways to approach economic development reform.
Press Release
Housing
CBC Prize for Public Service Innovation to Be Awarded to the New York City Housing Authority for Digital Initiatives
March 08, 2017
The Citizens Budget Commission today announced that the winner of the 2017 CBC Prize for Public Service Innovation is the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for its “NextGeneration NYCHA – Digital Initiatives.”
Presentation
State Budget
Presentation by Robert Mujica, Director, NYS Division of the Budget
On the NYS Executive Budget for FY2018
February 22, 2017
On February 22, 2017, New York State Budget Director Robert Mujica presented highlights from the New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to the Citizens Budget Commission.
Report
Capital Spending
Three Ways to Improve the Port Authority's Capital Plan
February 16, 2017
Despite an increase in transparency and accountability, the updated plan remains deficient in three important ways.
Special Feature
Education
District Map of Proposed Foundation Aid for SY 2017-2018
February 07, 2017
How much is foundation aid going to increase in your school district?
Press Release
City Budget
Citizens Budget Commission Launches City Resident Survey
January 09, 2017
72,000 New York City households selected at random will receive a questionnaire to gauge residents’ satisfaction with municipal services and the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
Report
Public Workforce
Governor Cuomo's Labor Contracts
Only Getting Part of the Job Done
January 06, 2017
In collective bargaining, the Governor must balance paying workers fairly with keeping tax levels reasonable. More needs to be done to control rising fringe benefits costs.
Report
Taxes
New York City Property Taxes
3 Things Owners and Renters Should Know
December 22, 2016
Why do owners of the same type of property pay vastly different rates?
Report
Education
A Better Foundation Aid Formula
Funding Sound Basic Education with Only Modest Added Cost
December 12, 2016
This report explains why Foundation Aid, a need-based State school aid program, was developed, what is wrong with it, and how to make it better.
Special Feature
Economic Development
Job and Wage Growth by Region
December 06, 2016
How are the state's regional economies performing? Our interactive map and charts features employment and wage data from 2010 to 2015, the most recent year for which annual county-level employment figures are available.
Presentation
Health Care
The Berger Commission: 10 Years On
November 29, 2016
This presentation, from the CBC panel discussion "The Berger Commission: 10 Years On," reviews how health care services in New York City have evolved since the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century, known as "The Berger Commission" issued its recommendations in 2006.
Report
Pensions & Benefits
An Expensive and Risky Benefit
How Low Interest Rates Cost New York City Taxpayers $1.2 Billion Annually
October 05, 2016
A unique feature of a tax deferred compensation plan available to NYC teachers guarantees them a 7% investment return regardless of what happens to interest rates or in the stock market.
Presentation
Economic Development
Data Indicators for New York City Competitiveness Scorecard
2016 Edition
September 28, 2016
Data for indicators used for New York City Competitiveness Scorecard, 2016.
Report
Economic Development
New York City's Competitiveness in Attracting Talent
2016 Scorecard
September 28, 2016
How does the New York City metro area compare to other large cities in the competition for a talented workforce? Affordability and commute times remain challenges.
Report
Economic Development
Increasing Without Evidence
NYS Economic Development Spending Update
September 26, 2016
This report tracks growth in NYS' economic development programs between 2010 and 2014. Little progress has been made on improving transparency and demonstrating effectiveness.
Report
Transportation
Access-A-Ride
Ways to Do the Right Thing More Efficiently
September 20, 2016
This report identifies strategies and options the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) can pursue to improve the financial outlook and quality of Access-A-Ride, the paratransit program.