"...a group that has such a long and distinguished record in identifying and addressing crucial issues affecting the governments of the city and state of New York." Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke
Last month, the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission (SAGE Commission) appointed by Governor Cuomo issued its final report. One notable recommendation is that a renewed effort be made to improve the accountability of State government through the creation of a performance management system.
CBC President Carol Kellermann submits this written testimony to the City Council joint Education and Contracts Committee hearing; CBC has two recommendations to increase accountability and transparency with regard to all of DOE’s fiscal operations, including contracting and procurement.
This written testimony by CBC President Carol Kellermann agrees, for the most part, with a report released by the Commission on Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Financing but offers suggestions for improvement. Specifically, CBC supports legislation to implement the Commission’s core recommendations (with revision), which are highlighted in the testimony.
In this letter to Governor David Paterson, CBC President Carol Kellermann agrees, for the most part, with a report released by the Commission on Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Financing but offers suggestions for improvement. Specifically, CBC supports legislation to implement the Commission’s core recommendations (with revision), which are highlighted in the testimony.
CBC comments on legislation under consideration by the New York State Legislature that would impose unfunded mandates on local governments by restricting their flexibility to address the growing liability of retiree health insurance.
CBC calls on State legislators to commit to addressing the State's "runaway debt" of $50 billion before election day. While legislators plan to return to Albany for a special session to approve their own pay raises, CBC insists that "fixing broken debt limits" is more pressing.
In response to the State Court’s decision in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity case, CBC hosted two expert panel discussions focusing on key issues in education finance reform. Panelists included Anthony Alvarado, Mary Clapsaddle, John Easton, Norm Fruchter and Dennis Walcott. This brief recounts the proceedings from the first of those discussions.
The 12 proposals in this program emerged from a two-day conference of 120 civic, business, labor, and government leaders from across the State, organized by CBC in April 2006. The program is composed of the four steps in each of the following three categories: 1) state and local fiscal responsibilities, 2) debt reform and 3) budget reform.
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