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Blog Capital Spending

When Will the Capital Budget Cuts Really Arrive?

December 09, 2010
Failure to impose fiscal austerity on the infrastructure agenda is evident in growing levels of capital commitments.
Blog Capital Spending

New York City Capital Spending: A Retrospective

April 21, 2010
Analyzes the impact of capital investments under Mayor Bloomberg.
Report Transportation

How To Balance the MTA's Budget

June 27, 2006
In order for New York to maintain a strong and vibrant economy, its transportation system has to be kept up to par and expanded to meet future needs. This report examines the two problems and suggests alternative financing policies for the MTA that would balance its operating budget and provide sufficient capital to accelerate the pace at which its facilities are brought to a state of good repair.
Blog Transportation

The MTA’s Preliminary 2017 Budget: Good News Now, But Risks Down the Track

September 27, 2016
Reviews the MTA's preliminary 2017 budget and points to risks, including expiring labor contracts and looming OPEB liabilities.
Letter Transportation

CBC Encourages MTA to Link Fares to Operating Expenses; Explore Peak Pricing

September 30, 2010
The CBC seeks to stress two points: 1) the fare increases to be approved for January 2011 and proposed for January 2013 should move toward establishing a long-term policy to cover half of operating expenses with fare revenue, and 2) the MTA should explore the feasibility of incorporating the practice of “peak pricing" for subways and buses.
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.
Report City Budget

The City's Budget Gap Since 9/11

March 03, 2003
This report identifies the causes of New York City’s unprecedented budget gap for fiscal year 2003-2004 and recommends solutions to close it.
Blog City Budget

An Insufficient Savings Plan

February 24, 2016
Mayor Bill de Blasio's FY2017 budget proposal increased city-funded spending by $2.7 billion and included a Citywide Savings Program, or CSP, it was small relative to the size of the budget and savings programs of past years and insufficient to meaningfully offset the cost of new initiatives or to boost reserves.
Blog City Budget

Delaying the Pain

December 15, 2010
A closer look at the City November 2011 savings plan reveals two notable points: Nearly two-thirds consists of new revenue, and expenditure cuts are modest, although health, welfare, libraries and cultural institutions bear most of the burden.
Blog State Budget

The Rational Funding Plan for SUNY and CUNY Should Be Extended

March 21, 2016
Why reauthorizing a rational funding plan for the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to raise tuition makes sense.
Report Transportation

Access-A-Ride

September 20, 2016
This report identifies strategies and options the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) can pursue to improve the financial outlook and quality of Access-A-Ride, the paratransit program.
Blog City Budget

What to Look for in the Mayor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2017

April 24, 2016
Asks 8 questions about the New York City Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 relating to revenues, spending, Health + Hospitals, reserves, the Citywide Savings Plan, the State budget, and the capital commitment plan.
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.
Report City Budget

Where Is the Money Going?

June 03, 2016
This report analyzes spending growth under Mayor Bill de Blasio using the last financial plan prepared by Mayor Michael Bloomberg as a starting point. The analysis reveals the priorities of the de Blasio administration.
Blog Capital Spending

Mind the Gap

July 26, 2010
Past neglect has created a need for nearly $5.6 billion in repair of existing facilities in New York City in order to bring them to satisfactory condition, known as a "state of good repair." Yet the City's capital budget allocates only about half, with the gap especially large for streets, hospitals, and parks.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony to the NYC Council Finance Committee on FY 2011 Executive Budget

June 07, 2010
As the City begins a fragile economic recovery, this financial plan presents a crucial opportunity to take actions that will place the City on a firmer fiscal footing and ensure its competitiveness for the long-term.
Video City Budget

De Blasio Preliminary Budget Accounts for Potential Economic Downturn

January 21, 2016
Mayor Bill de Blasio's $82 billion spending plan includes a host of new spending initiatives but no plans to boost the city's reserves.
Special Feature City Budget

Facts About the NYC Budget

June 01, 2016
Presents a snapshot of New York City's financial plan, including projections for tax revenues, expenses, headcount, debt service, and savings from the health savings agreement with the Municipal Labor Committee and the Citywide Savings Plan.
Blog Public Workforce

A Closer Look at Paterson's Proposed Layoffs

October 31, 2010
Review Governor Paterson's plan to lay off state workers and allow additional positions to be vacated.
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.

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