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Education
New York Per Pupil Education Spending is Nation’s Highest
Where Does the Money Come From?
September 07, 2017
Based on the most recent national data, New York spends more per pupil than any other state: $21,206 per pupil compared to the national average of $11,392 as of the 2014-2015 school year.
Podcast episode
City Budget
30%, with Deputy Mayor Richard Buery
August 31, 2017
This week's data point is 30% - the share, based on dollar value, of city contracts to be awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses by fiscal year 2021, according to a goal set by Mayor Bill de Blasio in September 2016. New York City Deputy Mayor Richard Buery joins the podcast to discuss his efforts to meet that goal.
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City Budget
Data Before Dollars
Are Child Welfare Preventive Services Worth the Investment?
August 22, 2017
ACS’s current reporting is insufficient to determine whether preventive services are meeting their goals; further investment should be contingent upon a more thorough public reporting on outcomes.
Press Release
City Budget
CBC Issues Report On New York City Government's Excessive Overtime Spending
August 17, 2017
CBC calls for the creation of a labor-management committee to reduce excessive overtime spending by the Police, Fire, Correction, and Sanitation departments.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$1.5 billion, with
August 16, 2017
This week's datapoint is $1.5 billion - the amount of money that can be raised by the congestion pricing plan known as MOVE NY. The plan introduces tolls to the East River bridges, a surcharge on taxis and for-hire vehicles, and lays out specific plans for using the funding to improve transportation across the city.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$17 Billion, with NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye
August 10, 2017
This week's data point is $17 billion - the capital needs for rehabilitating the nation's largest housing authority. NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye joins the podcast to discuss strategies for addressing these capital needs and to review progress implementing NextGenNYCHA, its strategic plan.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on the Mayor’s Proposal to Raise Revenue for the MTA
through an Increase in the NYC Personal Income Tax
August 07, 2017
Mayor de Blasio’s proposal to raise the top rate on the personal income tax is not an appropriate way to raise funds.
Podcast episode
City Budget
2008
August 03, 2017
This week's datapoint is 2008 - the year in which NYC's economy entered the Great Recession. Special guest John Breit, former chief risk advisor to Merrill Lynch, shares with us his unique perspective on the recession and on the risks of the City's investments in the pension funds.
Podcast episode
City Budget
100,000, with Alicia Glen
July 27, 2017
This weeks data point is 100,000 - the number of “good-paying jobs” the de Blasio administration says it will foster over the next 10 years. Special Guest Alicia Glen, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development, discusses the news jobs plan, as well as commercial development, affordable housing, and NYC's competitiveness.
Press Release
City Budget
Queens Fact Sheet
Boro-based results from CBC's NYC Resident Satisfaction Survey
July 18, 2017
Some important results to keep in mind as Mayor Bill de Blasio and his staff focus on Queens this week.
Podcast episode
City Budget
30 Days, with Jamison Dague
July 13, 2017
This week's data point is 30 days - the period in which MTA New York City Transit will conduct a "top-to-bottom" review to identify changes necessary to improve its performance. CBC's Director of Infrastructure Studies Jamison Dague discusses underinvestment and how resources are being directed in the capital plan with Ben Max and Maria Doulis.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$32.5 Billion, with Janno Lieber
July 06, 2017
This week's data point is $32.5 billion - the value of Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA's) capital plan for 2015 to 2019. Special guest MTA Chief Development Officer Janno Lieber discusses the MTA's capital priorities and how the authority can improve management of its mega-projects.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$780 Million
June 29, 2017
This week's data point is $780 million - the value of contracts involved in the alleged bid-rigging and corruption scandal involving State economic development programs. Special guest New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli discusses his proposal for independent review and reform of state procurement practices with Ben Max and Maria Doulis, and Dave Friedfel reviews what else did-- and didn't-- happen in this legislative and budget session.
Podcast episode
City Budget
44%, with Alyssa Katz
June 22, 2017
This week's data point is 44% - the share of New Yorkers who are satisfied with New York City municipal services. Listen to Ben Max, Maria Doulis, and special guest Alyssa Katz of the Daily News discuss the findings of CBC's Citywide Resident Feedback Survey.
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City Budget
Mixed Marks on NYC Adopted FY2018 Budget
June 13, 2017
Boosts to reserves accompanied by more spending and headcount.
Podcast episode
City Budget
$85.2 Billion, with Maria Doulis
June 01, 2017
New York City recently adopted an $85.2 billion budget. What are the largest aspects of spending, the most contentious parts of the budget deal, and the risks ahead?
Blog
City Budget
The Citywide Savings Program: OMB is Leading and Agencies Should Follow
May 31, 2017
NYC agencies should develop meaningful efforts to streamline operations and improve productivity.
Press Release
City Budget
CBC Releases NYC Resident Feedback Survey Results
May 16, 2017
The results show which municipal services are in greatest need of improvement.
Statement
City Budget
Statement on the Mayor's Executive Budget for FY 2018
April 26, 2017
Despite reductions in the tax revenue forecast and minor reductions in State aid, the Budget adds more than $700 million in new agency needs in fiscal year 2018.
Statement
Taxes
Statement on Property Tax Lawsuit
April 25, 2017
A judicial review based on objective evidence presented in a public forum can be a catalyst for constructive change of the seriously flawed NYC property tax.