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  • 95%

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

Testimony Before the City Council Government Operations and Finance Committees

Nov 14, 2011

Choices about public spending should be made using good data about the outcomes of investment, and citizens should be able to obtain this information easily in order to hold their lawmakers accountable. CBC's 2006 report "Giving Taxpayers More Bang for the Buck” analyzed the types of data provided in the MMR on agency operations and identified some serious shortcomings. The Mayor's office has made considerable improvement since this report was released, but more needs to be done.

City Worker Pensions Vs. Kids: Bloomy Must Cut Youth Services Because Adult Costs Are Out Of Control

Dec 05, 2010

The $1.6 billion in budget cuts announced by Mayor Bloomberg last month are the most recent example of the consequences of the national recession for local governments. New York provides a troubling example of how the inability to contain costs associated with a large municipal workforce imposes a greater burden on the most vulnerable populations, notably low-income children.

Testimony Submitted to the NYC Council Finance Committee on the NYC Executive Budget FY 2011

Jun 07, 2010

As the City begins a fragile economic recovery, this financial plan presents a crucial opportunity to take actions that will place the City on a firmer fiscal footing and ensure its competitiveness for the long-term.

Time for Prudence in City Benefits

Apr 11, 2010

Executive Vice President and Director of Research Charles Brecher pens this op-ed that discusses ways to rein in growth of the City's retirement benefits, notably penions and health insurance.

How to Save $2B Without Slashing City Services

Mar 04, 2010

Research Director Chuck Brecher outlines 5 alternative solutions for saving up to $2 billion in Mayor Bloomberg's preliminary budget.  Each of these proposals would avoid widespread layoffs and the reduction of other vital services.

New Priorities for Mayor Bloomberg's Third Term

Nov 16, 2009

CBC President Carol Kellermann outlines the fiscal priorities that need to be addressed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his third term.

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