"...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
This background paper focuses on the issue of more effective use of state fiscal resources. It was prepared to inform discussion among the participants at the second of the three agenda-setting conferences organized by CBC in the months of September, October and November 2007 to promote fiscal reform. The paper is organized into two sections.
In testimony to the City Council Committee on Technology in Government, CBC Deputy Research Director Marcia Van Wagner expresses support for the proposal to require the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to develop a planning system for technology and telecommunications.
This is a transcript of testimony by CBC Research Associate Cynthia Searcy before the New York City Council. It argues for changes in the New York City Charter that can improve the procurement process.
This is a transcript of testimony by CBC Research Associate Cynthia Searcy before the New York City Council. It argues in favor of raising the City of New York’s micro-purchase limit to $5,000.
This is a transcript of testimony by CBC Research Associate Cynthia Searcy before the New York City Council on procurement reform and retroactive contracts.
The CBC prepared this document to clear up a series of common misunderstandings that hinder the debate and to focus attention on the potential for significant savings by delivering City services more efficiently.
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