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Blog Transportation

Principles for Congestion Pricing

February 13, 2019
Motorists should pay a greater share of the costs of mass transit to offset the negative impacts of auto use. CBC recommends five principles to guide the crafting of a congestion pricing program
Blog State Budget

How to Address New York State's Revenue Shortfall

February 11, 2019
In the budget’s 30-day amendments to be released this week, the State should take and propose actions to close the current year and fiscal year 2020 gaps.
Blog State Budget

Clear Picture

January 29, 2019
State Operating Funds spending will grow by 3.4 percent in fiscal year 2020, the third straight year it has increased by more than 2 percent.
Blog State Budget

Third Term, First Budget:

January 10, 2019
In this uncertain economic and fiscal environment, the Governor should follow this three-pronged strategy.
Blog State Budget

Don’t Get Too High on Potential Marijuana Revenues

December 13, 2018
There is significant revenue potential from the marijuana industry, but research suggests that many months or years of careful planning precede consistent revenues.
Blog State Budget

Hold Your Bets

September 05, 2018
State leaders should consider these four guidelines as they decide whether and how to expand sports betting in New York.
Blog State Budget

Reallocate Settlement Payments to Boost Rainy Day Funds

July 09, 2018
NYS has wom more than $11 billion in litigation settlements since FY 2014-2015. The spending of some of the settlement funds have more merit than others, but one major shortcoming is that none of the funds were allocated to boosting reserves.
Blog Pensions & Benefits

Bitter Truth

June 06, 2018
To date the New York State Legislature has introduced 138 bills in this session that enhance the benefits of state and local public employees. How much these bills could cost taxpayers is unknown.
Blog State Budget

The State Budget Cap Has Lost Its Meaning

May 29, 2018
Keeping with Albany tradition, the state's leaders adopted the budget on the final day of last fiscal year in the wee hours of the morning with little debate and no transparency, once again proclaiming the budget complies with a 2 percent growth cap.
Blog Pensions & Benefits

Four Egregious Benefit Enhancement Bills

May 18, 2018
The 135 active bills identified on the Citizens Budget Commission’s 2018 Benefit Sweetener Scorecard this session could cost the State and local governments at least $428 million.
Special Feature City Budget

Budget Navigator

May 14, 2018
The Budget Navigator is an online tool that allows New Yorkers to be their own budget watchdogs. Users can examine New York State or City revenues and expenses to determine levels of funding in recent years, analyze trends, and see how that funding compares between departments and services.
Blog Health Care

Three Strikes Against the Governor’s Proposed Conversion Revenue

March 13, 2018
Counting on the revenue from health insurance company conversations is not prudent for three important reasons.
Blog State Budget

California Dreaming

March 12, 2018
California is a leader in funding reserves for a rainy day--New York State should follow its example.
Blog Education

Governor’s Education Proposal Pierces Cap And Lacks Needed Reforms

February 20, 2018
The NYS FY2018-2019 Executive Budget increases school aid by $769 million, or 3 percent, to $26.4 billion- twice the increase allowed by the school aid cap.
Blog State Budget

Twice as Much as Advertised

February 06, 2018
Spending growth in the NYS Fiscal Year 2019 Executive Budget will be 4.1 percent - more than twice what was claimed when the budget was released.
Blog State Budget

Pre-Budget Ruminations

December 17, 2017
With a reported gap between $4.4 billion and $6.3 billion, and billions in federal changes yet to be recognized, here's what CBC will ask when Governor Cuomo rolls out the 2019 Executive Budget.
Blog Education

New York Per Pupil Education Spending is Nation’s Highest

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.
Blog State Budget

A Rank of 39th for State Financial Health – Is New York Really That Bad?

August 09, 2017
A recent analysis ranks New York’s fiscal health 39th of the 50 states.
Special Feature Economic Development

Economic Development in the New York State Budget

June 14, 2017
Reporting is limited and differs by program. With $4.0 billion in annual state spending and tax expenditures, a significant investment is being made without enough information to evaluate its success.
Blog State Budget

When 2 Percent Isn't 2 Percent

May 30, 2017
Adjustments to consistently track year-to-year reveal a 3.7% growth rate in fiscal year 2018.

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