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Report Education

A Better Foundation Aid Formula

December 12, 2016
This report explains why Foundation Aid, a need-based State school aid program, was developed, what is wrong with it, and how to make it better.
Blog Economic Development

Should New York's REDCs REDO Their Plans?

December 06, 2016
After 5 years, CBC reviews regional job creation results by industry, and the lackluster results suggest it is time to rethink the strategic plans of the REDCs.
Special Feature Economic Development

Job and Wage Growth by Region

December 06, 2016
How are the state's regional economies performing? Our interactive map and charts features employment and wage data from 2010 to 2015, the most recent year for which annual county-level employment figures are available.
Blog Public Workforce

Benefits Sweetener Scorecard

November 29, 2016
The 2016 Benefit Sweetener Scorecard identifies more than 60 bills active this session. These bills could cost the State and local governments hundreds of millions of dollars per year, and since about half the bills do not specify a fiscal impact, the potential costs could be significantly greater.
Presentation Health Care

The Berger Commission: 10 Years On

November 29, 2016
This presentation, from the CBC panel discussion "The Berger Commission: 10 Years On," reviews how health care services in New York City have evolved since the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century, known as "The Berger Commission" issued its recommendations in 2006.
Video Health Care

The Berger Commission: A Panel Discussion

November 28, 2016
Led by moderator Stephen Berger, the Chair of the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century, panelists Elisabeth Benjamin of the Community Service Society and Jeffrey Kraut of Northwell Health and the NYS Public Health & Health Planning Council discussed challenges facing NYC's acute care sector.
Letter Economic Development

Letter from Good Government Groups On Economic Development Contracts

October 26, 2016
In order to restore the public’s faith in state economic development contracting, end the role of state-affiliated non-profits and SUNY in awarding those contracts, and transfer all economic development procurement, contract awards, and management to ESDC.
Report Pensions & Benefits

An Expensive and Risky Benefit

October 05, 2016
A unique feature of a tax deferred compensation plan available to NYC teachers guarantees them a 7% investment return regardless of what happens to interest rates or in the stock market.
Report Economic Development

New York City's Competitiveness in Attracting Talent

September 28, 2016
How does the New York City metro area compare to other large cities in the competition for a talented workforce? Affordability and commute times remain challenges.
Video Economic Development

NYC’s Competitiveness in Attracting Talent

September 28, 2016
CBC Vice President Maria Doulis presented findings of CBC's Competitiveness Scorecard, which assesses the New York City metro area's competitiveness in attracting talent. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion on ways NYC can improve its competitive edge.
Report Economic Development

Increasing Without Evidence

September 26, 2016
This report tracks growth in NYS' economic development programs between 2010 and 2014. Little progress has been made on improving transparency and demonstrating effectiveness.
Testimony Economic Development

Testimony on Regular Evaluation of Tax Expenditures

September 22, 2016
The impact of tax expenditures should be regularly assessed to determine whether they are inducing behavior or subsidizing activity that would happen anyway.
Special Feature Health Care

Facts About Medicaid in New York

September 15, 2016
This infographic presents facts about enrollment in and the costs of Medicaid in New York State.
Testimony Economic Development

Testimony on Economic Development Programs

August 03, 2016
Project-specific appropriations for economic development should cease at least until eligibility criteria are established and accountability mechanisms enhanced.
Video City Budget

Under the Hood with N.Y. City Budget

July 27, 2016
Maria Doulis of the watchdog Citizens Budget Commission and Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management dissect New York City’s $82 billion budget with Bond Buyer Northeast regional editor Paul Burton. They explore efficiencies, debt management, reserves, the economy, the capital budget and Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to overhaul Health + Hospitals.
Blog City Budget

The “20-20-20-20” Dilemma: Legacy Costs in the New York City Budget

July 22, 2016
A giant slice of the New York City budget pays for costs that are the legacy of commitments made in the past: debt service, pensions, and retiree health insurance. These legacy costs already exceed 20 percent of the budget and will expand by 20 percent to more than $20 billion in annual spending by fiscal year 2020.