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Letter
State Budget
Publish More Detailed, Monthly State Budget Withholding and Advanced Payment Information
December 22, 2020
The State should disseminate timely and detailed information about the withholding of funds.
Video
CBC News
A Conversation with SUNY Chancellor Dr. Jim Malatras
December 08, 2020
Chancellor Malatras discussed his work with the Governor to mitigate the pandemic, his vision for SUNY, and how it is responding to the pandemic.
Letter
State Budget
Groups Urge Governor to Consider Reform of Scaffold Law
A Letter to the Governor
November 16, 2020
While it may have served a purpose prior to enactment of today’s comprehensive worker protections, New York should trust the modern approach to worker safety.
Letter
State Budget
Groups Urge State to Release a Specific Plan for Closing FY 2020-2021 Budget Gap
September 23, 2020
We write to urge you to release a specific and detailed plan for closing New York State’s fiscal year 2020-2021 $9 billion budget gap.
Letter
City Budget
CBC Urges Governor to Approve RDF Bill with Chapter Amendment
A Letter to the Governor
June 05, 2020
CBC has championed the creation of a well-designed RDF for NYC; however, this bill should not become law as currently drafted.
Video
CBC News
Sages of the Ages
Lessons from Past Fiscal Crises and Perspectives on the Present
June 02, 2020
CBC hosted a special panel discussion of prominent fiscal experts who helped New York overcome some of the most dire crises of the past. They provided insights and lessons from past experiences to help us understand and navigate the looming crisis.
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.
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
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.
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.
Letter
City Budget
Letter to the FCB on GASB 49 Requirements
Submitted to the Financial Control Board
April 29, 2008
Any deferral from meeting GASB 49 standards on pollution remediation should be limited to one year.
Video
Capital Spending
Capital Budgeting for 2030
A Panel Discussion
December 18, 2007
A forum discussion on the efficacy of New York City's infrastructure plan and what steps it should take to ensure that current infrastructure is kept in a state of good repair. Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivers the keynote speech and CBC President Carol Kellermann gives the presentation on the Capital Budgeting for 2030 report.
Presentation
State Budget
Local Taxes in New York State
Easing the Burden
December 06, 2007
Presentation from a stakeholder conference on setting budget reform priorities in 2007.