Fast Facts
  • 95%

    Amount by which New York's annual Medicaid spending per blind and/or disabled enrollee exceeded the national average in 2007.

Press Release on "The First Priority in the New Year – Pension Reform"

Jan 11, 2012

The CBC today released a policy brief titled “The First Priority in the New Year – Pension Reform.” It compiles the latest financial data on the rising cost of pension obligations of government entities in New York State, including New York City, other localities and the MTA, and, in doing so, underscores the case for comprehensive pension reform to alleviate financial burdens statewide.

Statement on the MTA's Capital Funding Proposal

Jul 27, 2011

The capital funding proposal submitted by the MTA Board today is the first serious effort to address a critical problem.

CBC Elects New Trustees

Jun 01, 2011

The CBC today announced that 17 new trustees have been elected over the past six months. CBC’s Trustees play an essential role in the work of the Commission, providing crucial support by, among other things, informing and guiding research.

New York State Legislators Introduce Bills to Increase the Cost of Public Employee Pensions

Apr 11, 2011

The CBC today released an analysis of bills recently introduced by New York State legislators that would increase the already-skyrocketing cost to taxpayers of retirement benefits for State and local employees. These bills, all introduced in the current legislative session, come despite the high tax burden in&n

CBC Issues Report Analyzing the Efficiency of the MTA

Apr 06, 2011

The CBC today released a report on the efficiency of the services of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): its subways, bus operations, and commuter railroads.

CBC Issues Report on New York City's Green Policies

Apr 04, 2011

The CBC today released a report that examines New York City’s green policies from the perspective of urban competitiveness, not exclusively in terms of promoting environmental sustainability.

Center for Economic Opportunity's Innovation Fund Wins CBC's 2011 Prize For Public Service Innovation

Mar 02, 2011

The CBC today announced that the winner of its 2011 CBC Prize for Public Service Innovation is the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity’s Innovation Fund. The Prize will be presented tonight by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to the Center’s Executive Director Veronica M. White at CBC’s 79th Annual Dinner.

Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal

Feb 01, 2011

Governor Andrew Cuomo is making a serious and much needed effort to create a state government that New Yorkers can afford.

CBC Issues Report on New York State's Excessive Spending for Medicaid

Nov 18, 2010

The CBC issued a report on New York State’s excessive spending for Medicaid, one of the biggest fiscal challenges facing Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo.

CBC Releases New Report: "Eight Things New Yorkers Should Know About Public Retirement Benefits in New York State"

Oct 20, 2010
The CBC today released a report that illuminates and underscores the cost to taxpayers of retirement benefits for public employees in New York State.
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