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State Budget
Accounting (and More) for a Better Budget
Strategies to Improve New York State Budgeting and Fiscal Management
December 20, 2022
It is critically important that the State’s budget and fiscal management processes be improved to enable better decision-making, outcomes, and accountability.
Op Ed
State Budget
Getting Our Money’s Worth from N.Y.
New York Daily News
November 29, 2022
With the election behind us, Gov. Hochul and the Legislature can now focus squarely on policies and programs that will shape the state’s future.
Report
Education
More Money, Little Accountability
New York Continues to Increase State School Aid
October 03, 2022
New York State’s schools spend nearly twice the national average per student, without delivering above-average results in achievement.
Special Feature
Education
Mapping School Aid by District
School Year 2022-23
October 03, 2022
Series of maps on distribution of school aid in New York State.
Blog
State Budget
Late Addition
$1.6 billion in Capital Pork Served Up
July 20, 2022
The additional cash and pressure to achieve a budget deal also resulted in the late addition of $1.6 billion for capital projects that were not included in the Executive’s or Legislative budget proposals.
Report
State Budget
Options to Address NYS' Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt
June 14, 2022
The State has three options for addressing the Trust Fund’s current debt, each of which have trade-offs and implications that should be considered.
Blog
State Budget
NYS Budget Basics, Fiscal Future
The Fiscal Year 2023 Enacted Budget Financial Plan
May 24, 2022
Given the uncertain economic recovery, the budget choices State leaders made all but assure New York will have to make permanent the temporary tax increases of 2021, and may lead to drastic service cuts or even greater tax increases in the future.
Blog
City Budget
Unnecessary Increase
Despite 18,000 Vacancies, NYC FY 2023 Executive Budget Adds 3,000 New Positions
May 04, 2022
Rather than add positions, the City should redistribute available vacancies across departments, within agencies, or across agencies.
Podcast episode
State Budget
$220 billion, with Senator Liz Krueger
April 19, 2022
$220 billion is the reported size of the New York State fiscal year 2023 budget that the Governor and Legislature adopted on April 10. The budget includes a property tax rebate and a tax holiday, and increases State spending about $14 billion, with more money for education aid, day care, rent relief, health care, and a new stadium, among other programs. Joining the podcast to unpack the new budget is Chair of the State Senate Finance Committee, Senator Liz Krueger.
Blog
City Budget
18,000 Vacant City Jobs Is More Than Enough
Vacancy Reduction Should Not Impede Hiring; How NYC Manages Will
March 30, 2022
Any staffing issues are the result of management, system, and labor market challenges, not a shortage of available positions
Report
State Budget
Risky Business
What Could Happen If NYS Spends More… More… And Much More
March 23, 2022
The fiscal year 2023 State budget is being negotiated in the context of apparent unprecedented State fiscal strength, though economic and pandemic uncertainties serve as stark reminders to be prepared for emergencies.
Report
Economic Development
Determining an Appropriate Buffalo Stadium Subsidy
Don't Just Wing It
March 21, 2022
New York does not have a good track record of demonstrating that its economic development programs yield benefits exceeding their costs.
Podcast episode
State Budget
$0, with Robert Mujica
March 18, 2022
$0 is the size of the New York State budget deficit in each year of New York State’s five-year Executive Budget financial plan, as proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Governor’s budget proposal balances the budget in each of the next five years, an unprecedented level of fiscal stability for the State. This balance and fiscal strength is driven by strong State tax receipts and extraordinary federal fiscal relief. The proposed budget also makes significant deposits to reserves. At an event with CBC Trustees, New York State Budget Director Robert Mujica presented the details of the State’s budget, and the fiscal and economic outlook going forward.
Blog
City Budget
Six Fast Facts about the NYPD's Preliminary FY2023 Budget
March 18, 2022
Public safety is a top issue for New Yorkers, and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) budget continues to garner attention and interest.
Podcast episode
State Budget
$216 billion, with Governor Kathy Hochul
February 11, 2022
$216 billion is the size of New York State fiscal year 2023 budget proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The proposed spending plan is balanced over five years and makes significant deposits to reserves, but also maintains high taxes and accelerates State spending growth. At an event with CBC Trustees, Governor Hochul and CBC President Andrew Rein discussed the continued improvement of the State's fiscal outlook, budget negotiations, priorities for COVID recovery, the MTA and more.
Blog
State Budget
Recommendations to Strengthen the State
NYS Priorities that Promote Recovery, Transparency, Accountability, and Fiscal Stability
January 04, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul's budget and policy priorities provide the opportunity to build a strong fiscal future, and to improve transparency and accountability.
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.
Blog
State Budget
Don’t Get Too High on Potential Marijuana Revenues
December 13, 2018
There is significant revenue potential from the marijuana industry, but research suggests that many months or years of careful planning precede consistent revenues.
Report
City Budget
Reviving EMS
Restructuring Emergency Medical Services in New York City
November 25, 2018
The City of New York spends more than $1.1 billion annually in an effort to provide its residents and visitors this vital service, but the money is not used wisely.
Report
State Budget
NYS Trends During the Cuomo Administration
October 18, 2018
This report is a comprehensive analysis of NYS since Governor Cuomo assumed office. CBC examined seven key areas, such as demographic and economic trends, fiscal trends, health, and education.