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City Budget
The City’s Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget
Slower But Still Growing
April 17, 2020
A clear understanding of the trajectory of the budget requires adjustments for the timing of spending, the use of reserves, and assumed federal aid.
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City Budget
Clear as Day
New York City Needs a Rainy Day Fund
April 15, 2020
While the City will have to address the current crisis with the tools and resources at hand, now is the perfect time for State and City leaders to do what it takes to get it right for next time.
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State Budget
State Budget Breakdown
New York NOW from WMHT
April 04, 2020
David Friedfel from CBC breaks down the final spending plan and what it means for New Yorkers.
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State Budget
5 Proposals that Should be Left Out of the FY21 Enacted Budget
March 29, 2020
New York State’s bleak fiscal outlook requires lawmakers pass a “bare bones” fiscal year 2021 budget that is focused on funding critical services and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health Care
Maintaining Momentum on Medicaid Redesign
March 27, 2020
To ensure a sustainable Medicaid program that can help New Yorkers most in need in the future, the Executive and Legislature should continue the course correction started by the MRT, especially as they enact a budget during these troubled times.
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CBC News
How the Coronavirus Affects the City and State’s Bottom Line
Spectrum News NY1
March 10, 2020
Andrew Rein discuss the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the city and state’s bottom line.
Special Feature
City Budget
Spare Change
Citywide Savings Plan Should Include Greater Efficiency Savings
March 09, 2020
Budget savings from greater efficiency in City government amount to spare change.
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State Budget
New York State Budget (Actually) Grows at 2 Percent, Assuming $2.5 Billion in Medicaid Savings Realized
February 20, 2020
Under 2? It's True! (This time.)
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City Budget
Peeking Behind the Curtain
Understanding How Policies, Priorities, Prices, and Mandates Increase NYC Spending
January 28, 2020
Spending is up by almost $20 billion. Here's where it went.
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State Budget
2020 Vision
A Four-Pronged Approach to Focus on a Balanced, Transparent State Budget
January 09, 2020
As New York State aims to remedy the current year deficit and close next year’s budget gap, State leaders should be striving to prepare the State for the future.
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City Budget
Charter Revision 2019
Clearing Out the Clutter
December 14, 2018
The 2019 Commission will avoid the shortcomings of recent commissions if it stays true to its stated criteria and pursues Charter revisions that simplify and update the document.
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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.
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City Budget
CBC Releases Recommendations on How FDNY Should Allocate Its Resources
Fox 5 New York
November 25, 2018
Citizens Budget Commission releases recommendations on how #FDNY should allocate its resources.
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State Budget
Attracting Amazon to the Empire State
Spectrum News
November 13, 2018
A push to bring up to 25,000 Amazon jobs to Queens could be a costly one to taxpayers in New York.
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Energy & Environment
Commercial Waste Zones
A Green Solution in More Ways Than One
November 07, 2018
The City's plan deserves support.
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Pensions & Benefits
NYC Long-term Liabilities Top $257 Billion
October 31, 2018
The City's liabilities reached a record $257.3 billion, an increase of $4.7 billion since fiscal year 2017.
Special Feature
City Budget
Average Pay at the 15 Largest New York City Agencies
FY 2018
October 25, 2018
How much do New York City employees earn in pay each year?
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State Budget
CBC Report Analyzes State Progress
Capital Tonight
October 19, 2018
As Governor Cuomo's second term comes to a close, and voters decide whether to give him a third term, the Citizens Budget Commission is looking at how the state has fared over the past eight years.
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Housing
NYCHA's Untapped Assets
How NYCHA Can Maximize the Value of Infill Development
October 02, 2018
CBC illustrates how changes to an "infill" development project’s location or affordability mix can significantly affect revenue and units rehabilitated at NYCHA.
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City Budget
Traffic, Rats, and Noise
Quality of Life and the Fiscal Year 2018 Mayor’s Management Report
September 25, 2018
Citizens satisfaction measures should be added to the Mayor’s Management Report to ensure that quality of life concerns are addressed.