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Op Ed
City Budget
What de Blasio, City Council should do with $800 million
May 22, 2019
While de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson have both stressed the importance of preparing for an eventual economic downturn, the mayor's proposal falls short of what's needed.
Special Feature
Public Workforce
The Growth of NYC Employee Headcount
May 14, 2019
Track the City's total headcount growth back to fiscal year 2004 - shows growth by employee category and which agencies are projected to grow the most in the coming years.
Special Feature
City Budget
Budget Navigator
May 14, 2019
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.
Special Feature
City Budget
Facts About The NYC Budget
May 13, 2019
A snapshot of NYC's budget, including projections for spending, headcount, savings, liabilities, and revenue shortfalls in case of a recession.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony Before the 2019 Charter Revision Commission
May 09, 2019
CBC recommends this Commission exercise caution when proposing changes to the City’s fiscal management structures and processes.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Intro. No. 1512
April 17, 2019
NYC Ferry connects many of NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods and business districts at a high price.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on the Proposed Paper Carryout Bag Fee
April 16, 2019
CBC supports proposed legislation to impose a 5-cent fee on most paper carryout bags.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Charter-Defined Budget and Management Practices
March 11, 2019
While many worthwhile ideas will be proposed, CBC believes the Commission should focus on and proposing only those changes essential to the Charter’s purpose
Special Feature
Capital Spending
NYC Debt Outstanding
March 04, 2019
New York City debt outstanding grew to $119 billion—76 percent since 2005.
Testimony
Capital Spending
Testimony on Intro. No. 113
February 12, 2019
Intro. No. 113 would require the City of New York to produce an online database of all pending construction projects that includes initial and current completion dates and costs.
Testimony
Education
Testimony on the New Department of Education Five-Year Capital Plan
December 18, 2018
City officials cannot continue to expect the City can build its way to a solution; making real progress will require implementing operational strategies that alter the use of space and redirect students to facilities with capacity.
Testimony
Pensions & Benefits
The Health Care Savings Agreement: A Look Back and a Look Forward
November 29, 2018
Savings to health benefit expenditures are crucial to attaining labor settlements that are fair and reasonable for both City employees and taxpayers.
Testimony
Taxes
New York City Property Tax Reform
November 27, 2018
CBC makes recommendations for property tax reform to fix problems with transparency and equity of the system.
Op Ed
Economic Development
The Smart Money on Amazon
November 23, 2018
As New Yorkers search for Black Friday deals, including on Amazon, we are also scrutinizing the deal offered to the retail giant to come to Long Island City.
Testimony
Housing
Testimony on the NYCHA Physical Needs Assessment
November 15, 2018
NYCHA has an astounding $32 billion in capital needs, a nearly fivefold increase over the last decade. Today nearly all its properties require substantial rehabilitation.
Special Feature
City Budget
Average Pay at the 15 Largest New York City Agencies, FY 2018
October 25, 2018
How much do New York City employees earn in pay each year?
Op Ed
Housing
In Need of Partners
October 17, 2018
The City's committment to create and preserve affordable housing units and make critical repairs at NYCHA is unprecedented. But can this effort address affordability for all rent-burdened New Yorkers?
Special Feature
City Budget
NYC Money Meter
September 24, 2018
Spending and performance data. Side by Side.
Testimony
City Budget
Update on the City’s Organics Collection Program
September 20, 2018
Because of low participation and inadequate organic waste processing capacity, the organics collection program is not ready for citywide expansion.
Op Ed
Pensions & Benefits
Pension sweeteners a bitter prospect for New York City
June 15, 2018
The City Council adopted a budget for fiscal year 2019 that totals almost $90 billion. Almost $10 billion will be devoted to pensions for public employees, and the amount is projected to grow. And yet, for some, this is not enough.