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Report
State Budget
It’s Time for New York State to Heed SAGE Advice on Performance Management
June 23, 2020
This report summarizes best practices in state performance management and recommends a framework for New York State.
Letter
State Budget
CBC Strongly Urges Amendment of Rainy Day Fund Bill
A Letter to State Legislative Leaders
May 26, 2020
CBC has championed the creation of a well-designed RDF for NYC; however, this bill fails to place essential restrictions on the use of the RDF, and should be amended to add those restrictions.
Letter
City Budget
CBC Urges State Legislative Leaders to Reject Borrowing Bill for NYC
May 26, 2020
The Legislature should reject the bill to permit NYC to issue long-term debt to pay for operating expense related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report
State Budget
New York State's Hard Choices
Next Steps to Address Fiscal Stress
May 22, 2020
Applying the CBC" Hard Choices Framework shows the State has options that would not require such steep cuts to balance the FY 2021 budget and reduce future gaps.
Report
State Budget
A Framework for Hard Choices
Choosing Among Options to Address New York’s State and Local Fiscal Stress
May 22, 2020
This policy brief identifies and assesses options available to governments to deal with their fiscal problems.
Letter
State Budget
Extraordinary COVID-19 Executive Budget Authority
A Letter to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie
April 27, 2020
We write to urge transparency in the newly established mid-year budget modification process.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the New York State Fiscal Year 2021 Enacted Budget
April 02, 2020
CBC President Andrew S. Rein issued this statement on the NYS FY 2021 Enacted Budget:
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the Medicaid Redesign Team Recommendations
March 19, 2020
The MRT had a difficult task to do with little time, and deserves credit for soliciting public feedback, considering hundreds of proposals, and rising to the challenge of proposing significant reforms and savings without recommending tax increases.
Statement
State Budget
CBC Urges State Leaders to Adopt a "Bare Bones" Budget That Supports Pandemic Response
March 17, 2020
A world pandemic has created unprecedented dangers and hardships in New York State and New York City.
Letter
State Budget
Reverse Executive Budget Changes to Refunds of Appropriation
A Letter to Budget Leaders
March 10, 2020
We oppose the measure in the Executive Budget which broadens so-called refunds of appropriation.
Report
Health Care
Six Things to Know About New York State Health Care Reform Act (HCRA) Taxes
March 05, 2020
As lawmakers negotiate this year’s budget, they should review HCRA’s role in health care funding and its impact upon privately insured New Yorkers.
Letter
State Budget
Recommendations for Legislative Action on the FY2021 NYS Executive Budget
A Letter to the Legislature
February 24, 2020
The best strategy to pursue in enacting a budget prioritizes Medicaid spending control, limited school aid increases, bolstering rainy day funds, and maintaining competitiveness by not increasing taxes.
Letter
Energy & Environment
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
A Letter to the Governor
February 07, 2020
CLCPA requires that New York State have a net-zero carbon economy by 2050, including 70% renewable energy by 2030 and decarbonization of the electric sector by 2040.
Statement
State Budget
Statement on the NYS Executive Budget for FY 2021
January 22, 2020
As details of the Governor’s plan are examined over the coming weeks and months, CBC will release additional analysis and commentary.
Letter
Economic Development
Governor Should Sign Bill Authorizing OSC Oversight of LDCs
A Letter to Governor Cuomo
December 18, 2019
CBC urges Governor Cuomo to sign A7476/S5445, which will authorize the Office of the State Comptroller to audit local development corporations.
Report
Economic Development
Raising the REDC Bar
December 17, 2019
This report assesses REDC design and implementation based on best practices identified through case studies of successful local revitalization efforts in the U.S.
Podcast episode
State Budget
Episode 86: $28.8 billion, the Holiday Edition
December 11, 2019
$28.8 billion is the cumulative four-year budget gap facing New York State between fiscal years 2020 and 2023. CBC President Andrew Rein joined the podcast to explain how the State should get its fiscal house in order. And for a special treat, CBC's Andrew Perry and Ana Champeny discuss regional economic development and NYC property taxes. Happy Holidays!
Letter
State Budget
New York State Should Responsibly Address Serious Fiscal Imbalance
A Letter to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie
December 10, 2019
The Citizens Budget Commission welcomes the recognition that the State must immediately address its serious fiscal imbalance.
Report
Energy & Environment
Getting Greener
Cost-Effective Options for Achieving New York State's Greenhouse Gas Goals
December 09, 2019
While GHG emissions have risen in other large states like Texas and Florida, New York has been a leader in reducing GHG emissions; the continued focus on getting greener through further emissions reductions is necessary and important.
Letter
Capital Spending
CBC Urges Governor to Authorize Design-Build for NYC Agencies
November 27, 2019
CBC urges Governor Cuomo to sign A7636B/S6293A, which would authorize NYC to use design-build and other innovative capital procurement methods.