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Was the NYPD Budget Cut by $1 Billion?
August 13, 2020
The size of the NYPD’s budget was a prominent focus of this year’s budget negotiations, with many activists and elected officials calling for a $1 billion cut.
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City Budget
The Myth of the "Uncontrollables"
Four Ways New York City Can Take Control of Its Financial Future and Save $2.5 Billion per Year
May 11, 2005
For years New York City mayors have bemoaned the fact that much of the budget is uncontrollable: pension fund contributions, health insurance, Medicaid, and debt service. This report suggests four ways to reduce the “uncontrollables” and save $2.5 billion annually.
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Public Workforce
How to Make $1 Billion in Labor Savings Real & Recurring
September 02, 2020
As the City faces the worst fiscal crisis in generations, municipal workers are also facing the dire prospect of layoffs.