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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.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on NYCHA and New York City's Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget
Submitted to the Council Committee on Public Housing
March 08, 2022
There needs to be a clear understanding that the housing authority’s operations and financial outlook are highly stressed as well
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on New York City’s Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Submitted to the City Council Committee on Finance
March 02, 2022
To truly set the City on a path to fiscal stability, the Administration should follow these preliminary steps with actions that substantively restructure how the City delivers services and manages its finances.
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City Budget
The Record on Reserves
New York City Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget Reserves
February 28, 2022
While this is a record in dollars, it is not the record as a percent of the City-funded budget.
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Transportation
What to Look for in the February 2022 Update to the MTA’s Financial Plan
February 22, 2022
The MTA will release an update to its operating budget Thursday. Here, we identify some critical items on which to focus.
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City Budget
A Budget Baker’s Dozen
13 Questions to Ask About NYC’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
February 10, 2022
Mayor Adams’ first Preliminary Budget will provide an important opportunity to see how he intends to “get stuff done,” root out “waste, fraud, and abuse,” and promote a “People’s Plan.”
Testimony
Economic Development
Testimony on the Effectiveness of NYS Economic Development Programs
Submitted to Joint NYS Senate Committee Hearing
January 14, 2022
While New York is a leader in the scope and amount of its economic development spending, it is not a leader in job-creating projects.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on Senate Bill 3082 on Good Cause Eviction
Submitted to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development
January 07, 2022
Thank you for the opportunity to testify on S3082, which would amend the Real Property Law to prohibit eviction or non-renewal of leases without “good cause.”
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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.
Testimony
Economic Development
Testimony on the Penn Station Area Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
Submitted to Empire State Development
December 08, 2021
Individually and collectively, these projects could contribute to New York’s long-term competitiveness and well-being.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on NYCHA’s Capital Spending of City Funds
Submitted to the City Council Committee on Public Housing and Subcommittee on Capital Budget
November 18, 2021
I will focus on two topics: first, how additional City capital funding and new policy approaches are helping to address NYCHA’s capital needs, and second, the process and procurement reforms needed to ensure that NYCHA spends all—not just City—capital dollars effectively and efficiently.
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Transportation
What to Look for in the MTA's November Budget Update
November 16, 2021
The MTA will be releasing its operating budget update Wednesday. Here is what we are looking out for.
Special Feature
City Budget
Jobs Recovery Sluggish
The COVID-19 Recession is Different
November 04, 2021
NYC private-sector employment data show how the City’s economy has grown and changed since the 1990s and provide significant insight into how the City is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. CBC will be updating the figures and data quarterly to track the City’s recovery.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Oversight of Changes to Municipal Retirees’ Health Care Plan
Testimony before the City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor
October 28, 2021
This agreement starts right and then veers off course to miss the finish line because the resulting savings do not flow to the City’s bottom line.
Special Feature
Public Workforce
NYC Employee Headcount
October 18, 2021
New York City's headcount declined by 3.4 percent (11,175 positions) from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021, but the Mayor's Adopted Budget for authorized a substantial increase for fiscal year 2022
Testimony
State Budget
Testimony on New School Aid Spending and Performance
Testimony submitted to the New York State Senate Committees on Education, New York City Education, and Budget and Revenue
October 05, 2021
New York State should ensure that this massive school funding increase drives results and target school aid to districts with the greatest needs.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the MTA’s Finances and Operations
Testimony before the Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; and the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
September 29, 2021
The MTA is facing a long-term structural deficit of approximately $2.7 billion annually, meaning its recurring income from fares, tolls, and other sources will be roughly $2.7 billion less than the recurring expenditures needed to run the system.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on Congestion Pricing Implementation
Submitted to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
September 23, 2021
When the MTA determines the policies and implements congestion pricing, it should follow six recommendations:
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Education
Making the Grade
New York State Should Ensure that Massive School Funding Increase Drives Results
September 15, 2021
New York’s schools open this year slated to receive more aid than ever from the State plus $11.4 billion in one-time federal pandemic aid that can be spent over four years.
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Transportation
Getting the Pricing Right
Six Recommendations for Congestion Pricing
July 28, 2021
As the Traffic Mobility Review Board considers its recommendations and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority determines the policies and implements the program, they should follow six recommendations