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Transportation
MTA’s New Capital Plan Not on Track with Need for Better Service
June 15, 2017
The MTA's revised capital plan adds $2.8 billion investments, but the new money and other changes are not wholly aligned with what is needed to get the trains running on time
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Transportation
Five Noteworthy Changes in the MTA's Financial Plan
March 15, 2017
The MTA's modified financial plan include 5 noteworthy changes which have the combined impact of slightly worsening the agency’s fiscal outlook.
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Transportation
More Than Enough Problems
The MTA 2018 Final Proposed Budget and Four-year Financial Plan
November 27, 2017
There are unanswered questions about the MTA's 2018 budget and $1.5 billion Subway Action Plan.
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Housing
$1.9 Billion More For Affordable Housing, But Plan Lacks Specifics
June 30, 2017
City documents offer few details on how the new funding will be used to enhance different levels of affordability.
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Transportation
Stabilized, for Now
The MTA's Operating Budget's Long-Run Outlook
July 17, 2023
Taking steps now to start closing future gaps will ensure changes do not have negative impacts on services or the economy.
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Transportation
Is the Enhanced Station Initiative a Good Idea?
July 20, 2017
Is the enhancement of 32 stations at a cost of nearly $1 billion worth the trade-off against other capital needs?
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Transportation
“Parity” for State Transportation Investments
A Misguided Misnomer
March 09, 2017
Do the State's transportation and transit investments really achieve "parity" between the DOT and the MTA? They don't -- and they shouldn't.
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Transportation
Welcome Back, Joe Lhota!
June 26, 2017
Joe Lhota returns as Chairman of the MTA. Much has occurred since Lhota last chaired the MTA, and the following charts illustrate the agency’s current plight.
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State Budget
Pre-Budget Ruminations
What to Look for in the NYS Fiscal Year 2019 Executive Budget
December 17, 2017
With a reported gap between $4.4 billion and $6.3 billion, and billions in federal changes yet to be recognized, here's what CBC will ask when Governor Cuomo rolls out the 2019 Executive Budget.
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State Budget
What to Look for in New York State’s New Year
January 09, 2023
The State enters a new Legislative session and a new gubernatorial term in less favorable fiscal condition than a year ago and with threatening economic headwinds.
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State Budget
CBC’s New York State Budget Priorities
Fiscal Year 2024
January 30, 2023
Resources available in the near term should not cloud the State’s significant fiscal and economic risks, and the need to stay competitive for residents and businesses.
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State Budget
Shifts and Levers: Meeting a 2 Percent Spending Target with Fiscal Gimmicks
February 14, 2017
How does the State budget keeps spending below 2 percent? With 4 fiscal gimmicks.
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State Budget
Questions About the NYS FY2018 Executive Budget
January 12, 2017
How much with the Governor's proposals cost and how will he pay for them?
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State Budget
When 2 Percent Isn't 2 Percent
May 30, 2017
Adjustments to consistently track year-to-year reveal a 3.7% growth rate in fiscal year 2018.
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State Budget
A Rank of 39th for State Financial Health – Is New York Really That Bad?
August 09, 2017
A recent analysis ranks New York’s fiscal health 39th of the 50 states.
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State Budget
First Take on the NYS FY2018 Executive Budget
January 19, 2017
How does the State budget look? Most proposals get mixed reviews.
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City Budget
Not Undercover
The NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the NYPD
May 17, 2023
New York City’s Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget allocates $10.8 billion for the NYPD in fiscal year 2024.
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State Budget
Five Fast Facts About the New York State Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget
February 03, 2023
To start to unpack the fiscal drivers and implications, CBC starts with five fast facts.
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State Budget
Budget Proposals with a Big Long-Term Payoff
March 16, 2017
The NYS FY2018 Executive Budget includes three proposals to reduce the State’s cost of providing retiree health insurance. Budget savings would be modest, but the reduction in the OPEB liability would be significant.
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State Budget
New York State Budget Process Reform—Little Progress
2023 Update
June 21, 2023
With the budget now enacted and the scheduled legislative session concluded, CBC finds the State made little progress implementing the structural reforms needed.