"A quick tribute to the Citizens Budget Commission....you're a great model of public policy institutions like this across the country; no more important time than today for this kind of work." Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner
This op-ed was the CBC's contribution to a series of short op-ed's submitted by advocates around the state to Crain's New York Business. Here the CBC strikes at the core issues that severely impact the State's budget.
This is a summary of New York State’s Budget Report Card for fiscal year 2003-2004. It provides a review of the grading criteria and explains the basis for the overall “F” grade given to New York State.
This is a CBC report summary that recommends a three year plan to balance New York State’s budget by reducing expenditures and imposing a temporary tax increase.
This is a CBC report that identifies the causes of New York City’s unprecedented budget gap for fiscal year 2003-2004 and recommends solutions to close it.
This is a transcript of testimony by CBC’s former President Diana Fortuna before the New York City Council. It outlines the factors that caused New York City's 2004 budget gap and offers strategies to balance it.
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