"Since its founding in 1932, the CBC has earned a reputation for independence and objective research. It is a leader in advocating for government reform." NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo
CBC commends the MTA for developing a transparent and essential preliminary financial plan for 2008-2011. The plan presents a realistic assessment of the budget gaps faced by the agency and identified multiple strategies to deal with them, including moderate and predictable fare increases.
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 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.
This CBC report highlights six shortcomings in the New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2003: 1) Rapidly rising expenditures in a recession; 2) Acceleration in Medicaid cost increases; 3) A precariously balanced budget; 4) No significant improvement in school aid; 5) Inadequate debt limits; and 6) Diminished accountability. The CBC also presents five recommendations to address these shor
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