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Letter
State Budget
Groups Urge Leadership to Increase Annual Funding to the Authorities Budget Office
Letter to the Governor, Speaker, and Majority Leader
October 28, 2021
Our groups again urge you to increase the annual funding provided to the Authorities Budget Office to at least $5 million to give it the minimum resources it needs to fulfill itsstatutory duties
Letter
Transportation
Groups Urge Governor to Sign the MTA Open Data Act
A Letter to the Governor
October 14, 2021
The legislation is a common-sense step to increase transparency and improve efficiency at the largest state public authority.
Letter
Pensions & Benefits
CBC Urges Veto of 21 Benefit Sweeteners
A Letter to the Governor
October 04, 2021
CBC urges you to veto S4719A/A1414A, as well as 20 other bills when they are delivered to you.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the Release of New York State’s Financial Plan “July Update”
September 15, 2021
This morning, New York State released its long-awaited First Quarter Financial Plan Update.
Statement
State Budget
CBC Statement on the NYS Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Agreement
April 06, 2021
Unfortunately, the State’s leaders did not appropriately leverage the opportunity provided by the infusion of funds to stabilize New York’s fiscal picture and maintain its economic competitiveness.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on NYS Legislative Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2022
March 16, 2021
While commendable in their intent to improve the lives of New Yorkers, both proposals miss the opportunity provided by much stronger than expected receipts and American Rescue Plan.
Press Release
CBC News
Watchdog Groups Urge Governor and Legislature to Make Budget Cuts Transparent and Not Enact Extraordinary Executive Budget Powers for Fiscal Year 2022
March 10, 2021
Seventeen major New York State watchdog groups are asking Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Carl Heastie to disclose full details about State funding withheld from agencies and local governments in the State’s current fiscal year 2021.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the Passage of the American Rescue Plan
March 10, 2021
The American Rescue Plan can be a game-changer for New York. It will provide much needed support for New Yorkers and our economy, including aid for those who are jobless, for many individuals and families, especially with children, for nonprofits and small businesses including restaurants and the arts, and more.
Letter
State Budget
Groups Urge Full Transparency of Budget Cuts and to Omit Special Budget Powers in FY 2022 Enacted Budget
A Letter to the Governor and Legislature
March 10, 2021
We write to follow up on our December 21, 2020 letter that requested increased transparency on State spending reductions and withholdings implemented during fiscal year 2021.
Letter
State Budget
Recommendations for Legislative Action on the FY2022 NYS Executive Budget
Letter to the State Legislature
March 01, 2021
Prudent use of federal aid would allow the State not only to close the near-term gaps, but stave off the most serious cuts and improve the State’s long run fiscal stability.
Statement
State Budget
Statement in Regard to the New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Taxes
February 23, 2021
New York State can balance its budget without increasing personal income taxes or delaying the middle class tax cut.
Statement
State Budget
CBC Statement on the NYS Executive Budget for FY 2022
January 19, 2021
CBC President Andrew S. Rein released this statement on the New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Video
Public Workforce
NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton
CBC Breakfast Series
November 17, 2015
CBC Breakfast with NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton in November 2015.
Video
Education
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher (2015)
CBC Breakfast Series
November 10, 2015
CBC Breakfast with SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher
Video
Health Care
HHC President and CEO Dr. Ram Raju
CBC Breakfast Series
November 18, 2014
CBC Breakfast with HHC President and CEO Dr. Ram Raju in November 2014.
Video
City Budget
The NYC Budget and Teachers Contract
A Panel Discussion
June 17, 2014
The NYC Budget and Teachers Contract: A Panel Discussion at the Manhattan Institute.
Letter
State Budget
CBC Recommendations on Tax Relief and Reform Proposals in Executive Budget
March 05, 2014
This letter expresses support for Executive Budget tax reforms, but recommends that action on the property tax relief proposals be deferred until their design is improved and the surplus necessary to sustain them is achieved.