New York City Independent Budget Office Feed

More Schools Eligible, Less Aid Available: Federal Support Shrinks for City Schools With Many Low-Income Students

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:05:44 -0400

REPORT: A growing number of New York City schools has qualified for federal Title I-A funding in recent years. But the city is getting less money than it did years ago even as federal allocations have grown nationwide. We explain the fiscal and demographic reasons why:

Middle School Concentration: Some Schools Had a Large Share of Students From Lower-Income & Education, High-Crime Neighborhoods

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:05:06 -0400

REPORT: If middle school students were randomly distributed across neighborhoods and schools, the share of students from lower income, or lower educational attainment, or higher violent crime communities would be similar from school to school. Our study finds this was not the case.

How Has the Mix of Taxes Collected by New York City Changed Over the Years?

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:03:58 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: New York City’s combination of taxes looks more like that of a state than the typical city. It was not always so. Our interactive chart displays the evolution of the city’s mix of taxes from 1929 to today. See it here:

The Parental Leave Deals: Taking a Closer Look at the Cost And Savings Assumptions

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 10:04:29 -0400

REPORT: The Mayor struck deals with the city’s two largest labor unions in June that provide paid parental leave to more than 200,000 municipal workers. The two deals have a number of major differences. IBO takes a closer look, examining the assumptions and estimating the costs to the city.

Is the New York City Housing Authority’s Participation in Federal Public Housing Repair Programs Lagging?

Tue, 7 Aug 2018 10:17:17 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: New York City’s public housing needs an estimated $32 billion for major repairs. How well has the city done compared with other cities nationwide in securing federal funds from two major programs for renovating and upgrading public housing developments? Find out here:

Under Pressure: How the City’s Child Welfare System Responded to Recent High-Profile Tragedies

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:09:49 -0400

REPORT: The deaths of two young children in 2016 sent shock waves through the city’s child welfare system. The number of reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment escalated in the following months. Did this result in more substantiated cases of abuse? More children placed under court supervision or in foster care? IBO explores these and related questions:

A Guide to the Capital Budget

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:02:04 -0400

BUDGET BASICS: IBO has substantially revised and updated its guide to the city’s capital budget. The readable, full-color guide outlines the key components of the capital budget and the timeline and process for adopting it. The guide also provides an overview of how the city raises capital funds and how those dollars are spent. See the guide here:

Could City Employees Provide a Major Source of Enrollees for MetroPlus Gold?

Mon, 2 Jul 2018 14:01:13 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: MetroPlus Gold, a basic health insurance plan offered by New York City Health + Hospitals, became available to municipal employees & retirees at no cost in 2016. How much has enrollment grown since then and how does it compare with enrollment in other plans for eligible city employees & retirees?

June 20, 2018 Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:14:50 -0400

VIDEO: IBO's January 20, 2018 Advisory Board meeting with staff presentation on the distribution of quality pre-k programs, potential changes to the property tax, and New York City's adopted budget.

New York City Tax Effort: Historical Tables

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:59:03 -0400

FISCAL HISTORY: A new section debuts on our website featuring more than a dozen tables and charts that present data on New York City’s gross taxable resources and tax effort dating back to 1929. See the latest addition to our fiscal history resources here:

Of the More Than 58,000 Admissions to City Jails Last Year, How Many Inmates Had Been There Before?

Tue, 29 May 2018 10:12:34 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: There were more than 58,000 admissions to the city’s jails in 2017. For many people jailed last year, it was not the first time. See the numbers here:

Testimony to the New York City Council on the Mayor's 2019 Executive Budget

Thu, 24 May 2018 11:58:27 -0400

TESTIMONY: IBO Director Ronnie Lowenstein presents testimony today on the Mayor’s Executive Budget for 2019 to the New York City Council. Read her remarks:

Tough Times Ahead? The City’s Fiscal Condition Is Stable, At Least for Now

Tue, 15 May 2018 10:30:08 -0400

FOCUS ON THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET: We presents our analysis of the de Blasio Administration’s Executive Budget for 2019 and financial plan through 2022, including IBO’s projections of budget gaps and surpluses. The report provides our latest economic forecast along with our estimates for tax revenue collections and spending based on the Mayor’s plan:

What Services Are Provided by New York City’s Senior Centers?

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:03:45 -0400

ERS: The city’s Department for the Aging oversees nearly 250 senior centers. The centers can vary widely in terms of the number of seniors who attend and the programs provided. What are the most—and least—common services provided?

Where Did the City’s Nearly $13 Billion in Pension Payments Go in 2017?

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:01:57 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Last year more than 332,000 retired New York City government employees received pension payments. While many of the retirees lived in the city, billions of dollars in pension payouts flowed elsewhere. IBO tracks where the money went:

Addressing the Disparities: Winners & Losers in Two Property Tax Reform Scenarios

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:05:49 -0400

With City Hall set to name a property tax reform commission, IBO has run the numbers for two scenarios that address a couple of key disparities in residential property tax burdens. We do this while keeping total taxes collected revenue neutral, as the Mayor has urged. So who wins and who loses?

Budget Options for New York City 2018

Thu, 5 Apr 2018 10:12:37 -0400

With today’s release of our latest edition of Budget Options for New York City , IBO looks at dozens of ways to reduce city spending or raise revenues through tax, fee, or fine increases. As in past editions, a basic description of each budget option is presented along with a side-by-side discussion of key arguments for and against each measure’s implementation.

A Speedier Expansion of 3-K While Early Childhood Programs Are Consolidated in the Education Department

Wed, 4 Apr 2018 10:06:22 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: After an initial rise of about 10 percent in the cash assistance caseload following the de Blasio Administration’s changes, which made the public assistance system less punitive and more focused on education and training, the caseload increase now appears to have leveled off:

Cash Assistance Employment Plan Enters New Phase

Wed, 4 Apr 2018 10:05:39 -0400

Governor’s Budget Provides Less School Aid Than Expected, Shifts Costs to New York City

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:33:10 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Governor’s executive budget provides less school aid than expected by the de Blasio Administration in its preliminary budget, shifts some charter school costs to the city, and seeks to increase state oversight of the city’s school spending

Governor’s Budget Would Cut Funding to NYC for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice by $190 Million

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:01:22 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Governor Cuomo’s executive budget includes two proposals the would substantially reduce state aid for the city’s Administration for Children’s Services and a third proposal that excludes the city from funding for the state’s Raise the Age juvenile justice initiative.

Mayor’s Budget Adds $50 Million a Year to Meet Cost of Supplemental Retirement Benefit for Some School Staff

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:37:24 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Mayor’s budget includes millions of dollars in new funding to cover the cost of an annuity fund for school staff that guarantees 8.25 percent returns a year.

City Subsidies Grow, Federal Cuts Delayed but Fiscal Challenges Remain for NYC’s Public Hospitals

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:07:44 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: As the city’s public hospitals have faced ongoing fiscal challenges, the de Blasio Administration has increased the city’s funding for the system.

Are Some Students With Disabilities More Likely to Receive a Recommendation for a Paraprofessional?

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:01:18 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: The likelihood that a special education student receives a recommendation for having a paraprofessional assigned to assist them can depend not only on the type of disability but the borough where the student attends school.

Increased Funding to Expand Housing Plan and Deepen Affordability

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:43:16 -0400

The Mayor’s latest budget plan includes a substantial increase in capital funding for new construction and preservation of housing:

As City and State Trade Blame Over Transit Funding, The Governor’s Proposals Would Direct City Resources to MTA

Thu, 8 Mar 2018 14:44:52 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: As the city & state debate who is going to pay for public transportation improvements, IBO examines some proposed funding options and possible financial consequences for the city.

Debt Service Costs to Grow as Planned Capital Spending Increases

Tue, 6 Mar 2018 15:41:49 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: With planned capital expenses growing over the next five years, the cost of debt service will also increase, but probably not by as much as OMB expects:

Analysis of the Mayor’s 2019 Preliminary Budget: Overview, Economic, Revenue, and Expenditure Outlook

Mon, 5 Mar 2018 12:48:15 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: IBO has produced a new economic and tax revenue forecast for the city as well as re-estimated city expenditures based on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget for 2019 and Financial Plan Through 2022. An overview of our findings:

Testimony on the Effect of Recent Tax Law Changes on New York City

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:17:06 -0500

IBO's George Sweeting testifies on effects of federal tax changes on NYC taxpayers & risks to NYC at today's @NYCCouncil hearing. Read his comments here:

Testimony on the Effect of Recent Tax Law Changes on New York City

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:45:44 -0500

IBO's George Sweeting testifies on effects of federal tax changes on NYC taxpayers & risks to NYC at today's NYC Council hearing.

Is New York City Shouldering a Rising Share of Homeless Shelter Costs?

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:21:54 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: While the cost of providing shelter to an increasing number of homeless families and individuals has grown in recent years, the share of the expense borne by Washington and Albany has declined.

Nest Egg: City’s District Attorneys Holding Millions in Off-Budget Funds From Asset Forfeitures

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:38:13 -0500

REPORT: In recent years the offices of the city’s five District Attorneys have garnered millions of dollars through state and federal asset forfeiture laws. Although there are certain requirements on how these funds are held and spent, the District Attorneys retain considerable discretion over the use of these dollars.

Public School Indicators: Academic Resources

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:35:15 -0500

We have now posted online new information about students taking advanced placement exams and courses in the city’s public high schools and middle schools as well as the availability of art and science classes in high schools. See our latest interactive data here.

The Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village Deal: How Much Affordable Housing Did the City Really Preserve?

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:31:35 -0500

FISCAL BRIEF: IBO’s new report takes a close look at how much affordable housing the $220 million in city subsidies for Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village is likely to preserve. The 2015 subsidy agreement was the single largest housing preservation deal done by the city.

Disruption Ahead? NYC’s Current Fiscal Outlook Looks Stable, But Federal Tax Overhaul & Budget Cuts Lurk

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:29:46 -0500

FISCAL OUTLOOK: IBO’s analysis of the Mayor’s latest financial plan includes our new economic forecast and tax revenue projections for this year through 2021, along with our expectations for spending. Will the city end the current year with a surplus? Does NYC have a budget shortfall next year?

Evaluation of Commercial Revitalization and Commercial Expansion Tax Expenditure Programs

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:57:13 -0500

IBO presents findings of its first tax expenditure analysis under Local Law 18 to #NYCCouncil. See the Powerpoint presentation on commercial revitalization & expansion programs:

How Many Apartments in the City’s Public Housing Developments Are Underoccupied?

Thu, 7 Dec 2017 09:58:43 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: While more than 250,000 households are on the waiting list for apartments in the city’s public housing developments, are there many housing authority apartments that are underoccupied?

From Grades 3 to 8: Tracing Changes in Achievement Gaps by Race & Gender in New York City Public Schools

Wed, 6 Dec 2017 08:53:49 -0500

REPORT: Beginning with third graders in the city’s public schools in school year 2008-2009, we examine changes in achievement gaps by race and gender as this group of students progressed from elementary through middle school. Factors potentially affecting achievement gaps such as family income, English language leaner status, and special education classification are considered.

Which Jobs Have Driven Staffing Increases at the City’s Department of Education Over the Last 10 Years?

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:27:27 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Over the past decade, the number of Department of Education employees has grown by 8 percent, to more than 131,000. Which jobs have propelled the growth?

NYC Subway Morning Malaise: How Much Extra Time Is Spent Waiting for the Subway on Your Line? October 25, 2017

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:13:34 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Has the wait for a subway been increasing on your morning commute? From 1 to 7 and A to Z, we estimate line-by-line the increased number of hours riders are spending waiting for a train due to delays. Check your line here:

“We Are Being Held Momentarily:" How Much Time and Money Are New York City Subway Riders Losing to Delays?

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:28:45 -0400

REPORT: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams asked how many hours do subway riders lose to delays during the morning rush and what does it cost in monetary terms. We provide our estimates.

Testimony to NYC Council on Homeless Students

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:26:12 -0400

TESTIMONY: IBO’s Liza Pappas provides updated statistics on absence rates for homeless students at today’s City Council hearing.

How Many Student Either Exit or Transfer Within the NYC School System in a Single Year?

Mon, 2 Oct 2017 09:59:24 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: How many students either transfer among the city’s public schools or exit the system entirely in a typical school year?

Tallying the Cost & Savings from Givebacks for NYC’s Paid Parental Leave

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:03:51 -0400

The first full fiscal year is now complete since Mayor de Blasio started a paid parental leave program for managers in city government (extending the program to other city workers requires union negotiations). The Managerial Employees Association asked IBO to determine how many city staff members used the paid leave, its cost, and the value of the givebacks provided by managers to offset that cost. Our response.

Sentenced to Time in a City Jail: For What Offenses and How Long?

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:52:58 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: While most of the city’s jail population is being held because they could not make bail and are awaiting trial, some inmates are there because they have been convicted and sentenced to serve their time in the city’s jails. For what offenses are they most frequently sentenced and for how long?

Ten Years After: Assessing Progress on the City’s Solid Waste Management Plan

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:30:00 -0400

REPORT: Ten years ago the city adopted a 20-year plan for how to deal with the roughly 12,000 tons of waste handled each day by the sanitation department. With the city halfway through the period covered by the plan, we take a close look at the progress in meeting many of the goals of the Solid Waste Management Plan.

Since the Expansion of Pre-K, Do More Students Move on to Traditional Public and Charter Schools for Kindergarten and First Grade?

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 09:58:04 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: With the substantial increase in 4-year-olds in city-sponsored pre-k, are we seeing an increase in the share of children coming out of these programs enrolling in New York’s traditional public and charter schools?

How Much Income Support Aid Could Low-Income New Yorkers Lose Under President Trump’s Budget Proposal?

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:03:12 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: How sharply would the President’s proposed budget reduce funding for food stamps, cash assistance, and Supplemental Security Income for low-income New Yorkers?

Testimony on the MTA Plan for the New York City Subway

Tue, 8 Aug 2017 11:50:20 -0400

TESTIMONY: IBO’s George Sweeting testifies to the City Council Committee on Transportation today on the MTA Plan for the New York City subway system.

Has the Decline in the Number of Inmates From the City Led to the Drop in the State Prison Population?

Thu, 3 Aug 2017 09:56:43 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: The number of inmates sentenced to state prison for crimes committed in the city fell sharply from 2000 to 2016. Did this decline propel the drop in the state prison population?

Are New York City’s Public Hospitals Becoming the Main Provider of Inpatient Services for the Mentally Ill?

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:58:21 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Have the city’s public hospitals become the primary provider of inpatient services for the mentally ill?

As Hudson Yards Refinances Old Debt: Need for Nearly $100 Million in Additional Funding Emerges as Costs Continue to Exceed Plan

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:06:32 -0400

REPORT: IBO provides an update on costs related to the development of Hudson Yards. Our report also examines the recent refinancing of much of the city-subsidized debt for the extension of the No. 7 line along with some other work to foster commercial and residential construction on the Far West Side

Testimony on Bill to Increase Indoor Allergen Inspections & Corrections

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:47:26 -0400

TESTIMONY: IBO’s Sarah Stefanski testifies to the City Council today on the estimated cost of the bill to increase inspections and corrections of conditions that foster indoor allergens and can trigger asthma:

Subway Signal Repair & Replacement Projects: Current Status

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:56:03 -0400

LETTER: IBO has compiled information about the status of projects over the past decade to repair and replace the New York City Transit Authority's antiquated subway signal system. Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer asked IBO to undertake this review following a series of major subway disruptions linked to signal failures.

Testimony on the Mayor's Executive Budget for 2018

Thu, 25 May 2017 11:34:05 -0400

FOCUS ON THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET: IBO Director Ronnie Lowenstein presents testimony to the City Council today on the Mayor’s Executive Budget for fiscal year 2018.

Pretrial Detainees in New York City Jails: Numbers and Cost

Thu, 18 May 2017 09:58:33 -0400

LETER: In response to questions from Council Member Rory Lancman, we have compiled information on the number of individuals held in city jails last year because they were unable to post bail at arraignment or were remanded to jail without bail and the annual cost for holding these pretrial detainees. Our response also includes information on the demographics and charges faced by pretrial detainees in 2016.

Facing Continued Threats From Washington: Mayor’s Budget Maintains Substantial Reserves & Increases Local Spending

Mon, 15 May 2017 10:56:59 -0400

FOCUS ON THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET: IBO presents its estimates of budget gaps and surpluses under the Mayor’s latest budget plan along with our re-estimates of tax revenues and spending. In addition, the report features details of our latest economic forecast for the city, including projections of job growth and changes in average wages.

How Much Does Residence Limit the Types of New York City Traditional Public Schools That People Choose?

Tue, 2 May 2017 10:21:55 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: What percent of elementary school seats are zoned and how often do students attend schools outside their geographic zone? See the numbers here.

NYC IBO April 12, 2017 Advisory Board Meeting

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:23:33 -0400

Video of IBO's April 12 Advisory Board Meeting. With presentations on the Mayor's Preliminary Budget, the cost of providing free lunch to all New York City public school students, and income & tax rates in New York City.

As the Number of Students Living in Shelters Has Grown, Has The Increase Been Uniform Among Schools Across the City?

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:57:02 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: The number of public school students who spent at least part of the school year in the city’s shelter system for the homeless has increased in each of the past five years. Was the increase uniform among schools across the city?

How Has the Distribution of Income in New York City Changed Since 2006?

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:23:22 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: In the wake of yesterday’s due date for filing income taxes, IBO looks at shifts in the distribution of income among New York City residents during the years 2006 through 2014 (the most current year for which local income tax data is available).

Which New York City Neighborhoods Saw the Most-and Fewest-Tenants Move from Rent-Stabilized Apartments in 2010-2015?

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:16:33 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Which neighborhoods had the most, and the fewest, tenants move out of their rent-stabilized apartments in 2010 through 2015? We examined the records of more than 925,000 apartments.

A Slowing Economy Portends Slowing Growth in City Tax Revenue

Thu, 6 Apr 2017 10:59:27 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: This report presents IBO’s latest economic and revenue forecast, including projections for job and wage growth and real estate sales in the city. Get the detailed projections and analysis here.

City’s Capital Spending and Borrowing Grows

Tue, 4 Apr 2017 14:05:34 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The plan for capital spending in fiscal years 2017 through 2020 has grown under the Mayor’s latest capital commitment plan, which accompanied the preliminary budget. Along with the growth in planned spending comes an increase in expected borrowing.

Police Department’s Civilian Hiring Lags Behind Stated Plans

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:58:06 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The de Blasio Administration has repeatedly said it planned to increase the number of civilians in the police department so that highly trained officers are not doing administrative tasks that could be performed by others. Although civilianization could help augment patrol strength and cut back on the need for overtime for uniformed officers, the hiring of civilians continues to lag.

Capital Funds Increased for East River Bridge Repair and Citywide Street Repaving

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:12:33 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Mayor de Blasio adds city funds to latest capital commitment plan for repairs of the East River bridges and to repave city streets.

Mayor Plans More Spending For Vision Zero Projects

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 09:27:44 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Mayor has added more city funds for Vision Zero projects in both the expense and capital budgets.

Governor’s Budget Shifts Larger Share of Foster Care Costs to the City

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:36:52 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Governor’s budget includes three changes that would reduce the amount of state funding that goes to the city’s Administration for Children’s Services. While one change is applicable statewide, the two other changes are aimed only at New York City

Waste Export Costs to Rise as Remaining Marine Transfer Stations Open

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:58:47 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: As the city opens new marine transfer stations for processing and shipping trash to landfills, the cost for long-term export contracts is rising.

New Cash Assistance Programs Keeping Recipients on Welfare Rolls Longer, But Caseload Increase Seems to Have Stabilized

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:55:52 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The de Blasio Administration has emphasized education and job training as well as other supports for cash assistance recipients, which has led to an increase in the public assistance caseload as individuals remain on the roll for longer periods of time to participate in enhanced programs. But the increase in the caseload now seems to have leveled off.

City’s Environmental Agency Increases Its Focus on Green Infrastructure Projects

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:51:56 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Mayor’s latest capital commitment plan includes a 50 percent increase in funding through 2020 for green infrastructure projects. Find out more

For NYC Health + Hospitals, Many Fiscal Risks Remain

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:14:18 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: NYC Health + Hospitals still faces considerable fiscal hurdles, with more than $1 billion in hoped for federal and state aid still not approved and efforts lagging to shift more of the public hospital system’s health care to outpatient services. And the potential gutting of the federal Affordable Care Act would likely mean the city hospitals would be providing more unreimbursed care for an increasing number of uninsured patients

New York City Schools Continue to See Shortfall in Foundation Aid

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:04:19 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Foundation Aid, the state’s primary aid to New York’s public schools, is once again falling short of expectations under the Governor’s budget compared with amounts set under a 2007 legislative agreement to settle the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit.

With State Formula for Charter School Funding Likely to Change, City Costs to Grow More Than Budgeted

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:50:15 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: City support for charter schools is likely to be substantially higher than the amount the de Blasio Administration has budgeted. The increase is driven by two factors: higher charter school enrollment than currently projected in the budget and likely changes to the state formula that sets the amount the city must provide for each charter school student.

Housing Department Increases Capital Funds To Create Housing for the Homeless

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:20:57 -0400

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: With the addition of more capital funding, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development is expanding its Our Space program to build housing for New Yorkers currently living in the city’s homeless shelters.

With Criminal Justice Reforms Taking Effect, Mayor Adds Funds for More Administrative Hearings

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:05:53 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: As criminal justice reforms enacted by the City Council go into effect, the city’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings is expected to see its caseload grow by about 48,000 next year. In anticipation, the 2018 preliminary budget boosts the agency’s budget as cases are diverted from criminal court to administrative hearings.

Budget Options for New York City

Thu, 9 Mar 2017 11:04:17 -0500

BUDGET OPTIONS FOR NYC: IBO presents the 16th edition of its compendium of budget options for the city. This new edition includes more than 90 ways to generate savings or raise revenues, including 9 new measures. The report is now structured as a web-based publication. But this does not change a central tenet of the publication: IBO neither supports nor rejects the budget options we present. Each option includes side-by-side arguments for and against implementation.

Overtime for Correction Officers Continues to Increase

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 10:27:54 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Despite an increase in the hiring of new correction officers, overtime spending by the Department of Correction has continued to climb as new policies and programs are put into place.

Estimated Cost to New York City of Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Affordable New York Housing Program

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 10:13:05 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Governor Cuomo’s latest proposal for reviving the 421-a tax break for housing development has several new features. The Mayor’s preliminary budget did not account for the potential cost of this new iteration of 421-a. How much more could this cost the city in forgone tax revenue? IBO’s estimate.

Analysis of the Mayor’s 2018 Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan Through 2021: Overview

Thu, 2 Mar 2017 12:51:50 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: IBO has produced a new economic and tax revenue forecast for the city as well as re-estimated city expenditures based on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget for 2018 and Financial Plan Through 2021. An overview of our findings.

Staff Costs and Pass-Through Payments to Charter and Nonpublic Schools Propel Education Department Spending

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:57:36 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Under the Mayor’s spending plan, the budget for the Department of Education will reach nearly $24.4 billion next year. That’s up from about $17 billion in 2008. What’s been driving the increase?

Homeless Shelter Costs Continue to Be Underbudgeted in Future Years

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:06:29 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The number of adults and families in the city’s homeless shelters and the budget for the Department of Homeless Services have both reached record levels this fiscal year. Does the Mayor’s preliminary budget for next year include adequate funding for the shelter system?

How Many Homes & Apartments in New York City Sold in Recent Years for More Than $2 Million?

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:22:44 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Mayor Bill de Blasio has proposed a "mansion tax" on residential sales over $2 million. How many home and apartment sales exceeding $2 million occurred over the past three years, and in which neighborhoods?

How Does the Condition of the City’s Public Housing Rate Based on the Most Recent Federal Inspections?

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:51:45 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development rates the condition of public housing developments around the country. How well did New York City’s public housing score on the latest assessments?

Testimony on New York City's Commercial Rent Tax

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:46:47 -0500

IBO Deputy Director George Sweeting testifies today at the City Council on a set of proposals affecting the city’s commercial rent tax. Read the testimony:

With Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Rising in New York City, What Happened to Spending on Treatment and Prevention?

Wed, 8 Feb 2017 09:58:35 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: With the number of sexually transmitted disease cases rising in New York City since 2006, did spending on treatment and prevention keep pace?

Detailing the Expansion of Behavioral Health Services: City-Funded Spending Drives New & Growing Programs Under the Mayor’s ThriveNYC Initiative

Thu, 2 Feb 2017 10:04:09 -0500

REPORT: Unlike many of the other major de Blasio Administration initiatives, there has been relatively little focus on ThriveNYC, which aims to greatly expand access to behavioral health services in the city. We detail the resources being committed to the 54 programs under the ThriveNYC umbrella:.

An Efficient Use of Public Dollars? A Closer Look at The Market Effects of the 421-a Tax Break for Condos

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:41:32 -0500

REPORT: With the Governor’s recent proposal, the now lapsed 421-a tax break for housing is again a major focus of the public policy agenda. Despite the fact that 421-a costs the city a considerable amount in foregone tax dollars--$1.4 billion this fiscal year due to prior commitments—there has been little research examining the tax break’s effect on housing prices and whether the tax benefit efficiently fosters housing development, the 421-a program’s primary goal. We explore these questions in regard to condos receiving 421-a benefits.

Good, Fair, or Poor: What’s the Condition of the City’s Streets?

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:27:08 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Good, Fair, or Poor: What’s the condition of city streets in your neighborhood? Find out how the city’s transportation department rates the condition of your streets here.

New York City Fiscal History Tables: Updated

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:45:47 -0500

NYC FISCAL HISTORY: We’ve updated our tables presenting data on city spending, taxes and other revenues, and full-time staffing. These tables now span from fiscal year 1980 through 2016. Also updated to include information from 2016 are our detailed tables on education funding and spending since 1990 and citywide debt and debt service since 2000. http://bit.ly/2j1kRCi

How Does Pay at NYC Transit Compare With Other Metropolitan Transportation Authority Agencies?

Mon, 9 Jan 2017 10:19:56 -0500

The contract with about 44,000 employees of NYC Transit expires next week. How does their pay compare with staff at the Metro-North and Long Island commuter rail lines as well as other affiliates of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority? See the comparisons here:

A Forecast in Uncertain Times: Only Modest Budget Shortfalls Ahead Despite A Slowdown in Local Economic Growth

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:52:13 -0500

FISCAL OUTLOOK: IBO’s annual report on the city’s outlook for the years ahead features our latest economic forecast and includes projections of job growth as well as updated tax revenue estimates for the this fiscal year and through 2020. In addition, the report presents IBO’s re-estimates of city expenditures based on the Mayor’s November financial plan and our projection for budget surpluses and gaps in 2017 through 2020.

Income Tax Tables

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:04:35 -0500

IBO's added four more years to our Excel tables detailing personal income and tax liability in the city. IBO’s personal income tax tables now include 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the latest tax data available, which covers 2014. The tables provide details on earnings, deductions, tax liability and other information by income category.

How Have New Yorkers Changed the Ways They Use the City’s Libraries in Recent Years?

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:18:41 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: A few years ago a top city official declared that the city’s libraries were largely anachronistic and did not merit the level of subsidies they had been receiving from the city. Since then, the way New Yorkers use the libraries has been evolving.

New York City Public School Indicators: Student Demographics & Achievement

Wed, 2 Nov 2016 10:08:28 -0400

IBO presents updated data and a new look to its annual compendium of statistics on the city’s public schools. Statistics are now available on student demographics and outcomes through school year 2014-2015. Additionally, the report is now web-based to provide user-friendly graphics for much of the data along with easily accessible and printable spreadsheets. The report also newly features side-by-side presentations of comparative information on traditional public schools and charter schools.

How Does Sick Leave Usage Vary Across the City’s Workforce?

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:50:43 -0400

The use of sick leave varies widely among staff at city agencies, and in some agencies a relatively small group of workers account for a large share of the missed work days.

Proposed Council Bill Focuses on Mold & Pests in Housing

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:00:25 -0400

MEMORANDUM: At the request of Council Member Rosie Mendez, IBO has estimated the cost of proposed legislation that would, in many instances, reclassify the presence of mold and rats and other pests in New Yorkers’ homes as immediately hazardous and enable the city to make repairs if landlords fail to do so.

Preferences and Outcomes: A Look at New York City’s Public High School Choice Process

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:11:45 -0400

With New York City’s eighth graders now deciding which high schools they would most like to attend, IBO takes a close look at the computer-based algorithm the education department uses to match as many students as possible with their top choices.

Not Reaching the Door: Homeless Students Face Many Hurdles on the Way to School

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:34:35 -0400

For school-aged children living in temporary housing—homeless shelters, doubled up, or other transitory situations—getting to and succeeding in school can be a greater challenge than for their classmates. This report explores those challenges, with a particular focus on the high absentee rate among students living in shelters and some of the factors contributing to their low attendance. In addition to IBO’s usual quantitative emphasis, this report includes the perceptions and insights of homeless families; teachers, principals, and other school staff; and central and district education department administrators captured through roughly 100 interviews and 10 focus groups.

Providing Legal Services to Low-Income Tenants in Housing Court

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:05:55 -0400

TESTIMONY: IBO’s Elizabeth Brown presents testimony to the New York City Council on the costs and savings from providing counsel to low-income New Yorkers facing eviction, ejectment, or foreclosure proceedings.

Evaluating Economic Development Tax Expenditures

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:56:30 -0400

IBO Deputy Director George Sweeting testifies to the New York City Council on a bill that would give IBO responsibility for evaluating economic development tax expenditures.

How Much Do Yesterday’s 421-a Tax Exemptions Cost Us Today?

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:35:06 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Just because the 421-a program was suspended does not mean the city is off the hook for previously granted tax breaks. How much is it costing now for exemptions granted years-or decades-ago?

Which Sections of the City Generate the Most & Least Complaints to Graffiti-Free NYC?

Wed, 7 Sep 2016 09:49:44 -0400

NYC By The Numbers: Through the Graffiti-Free NYC program, the city removes graffiti from residential, commercial, or industrial buildings at no cost to the property owner. Has the number of calls changed over recent years and which sections of the city have generated rising and falling numbers of complaints?

Cost of a Property Tax Abatement to Freeze Small Business Rents in East New York Rezoning Area

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:58:29 -0400

MEMORANDUM: With the recent rezoning in East New York, rents for small businesses may well increase. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams asks how much would it cost to provide a tax abatement to offset potential rent hikes for small businesses in the area, similar to the tax breaks given to landlords to freeze rents for senior citizens s and tenants with disabilities. IBO provides an estimate:

Does Firm Size Matter When It Comes to Wage Levels and Employment Shares?

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:57:17 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Nearly 90 percent of businesses in the city have 20 or fewer workers, though large firms with 500 or more employees provide about a third of the jobs in New York. How closely do shares of employment and wages match among firms of different sizes?

How Much of the City’s Curbside Recyclables Get Properly Recycled?

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:53:06 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: How much of New York City’s curbside recyclables get thrown in the wrong bin and end up being hauled off with the city’s regular trash?

Analysis of Assessment and Tax Inequities in the Outer Boroughs

Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:25:54 -0400

MEMORANDUM: Council Members Borelli and Matteo ask if one- to three-family homeowners on Staten Island are unfairly taxed compared with owners of similar properties in the other boroughs outside of Manhattan. In response, we compare assessments and property taxes for similar homes across the four boroughs and explore the reasons for inequities.

Critical Condition: Reviving the Fiscal Health of the City’s Public Hospitals Will Take State, Federal & Union Cooperation

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:55:34 -0400

The city’s public hospital system is facing a steep fiscal challenge due to rising costs and declining revenues. A plan is in place to address the budget shortfalls, and some of the goals have been met. But a lot more still remains to be done.

Eligibility Estimate for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:26:49 -0400

TESTIMONY: Sarah Stefanski’s testimony to the New York City Council today on the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program and an estimate of the share of eligible seniors not yet enrolled.

Has the City’s Expansion of Alternative-to-Placement Programs Reduced the Share of Juvenile Delinquents Confined to Residential Facilities?

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:11:41 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: In 2012, the Bloomberg Administration launched a set of juvenile justice initiatives that included one aimed at youth who would typically be incarcerated in residential facilities and instead diverting some of them to home-based, family therapy programs. Are many more court-involved youth now being sent to these alternative placements?

Financing New York City’s Sandy Recovery

Fri, 3 Jun 2016 10:01:24 -0400

TESTIMONY: IBO’s Elizabeth Brown presents testimony today at the New York City Council on the financing of the city’s recovery from Hurricane Sandy.

Three Years After Hurricane Sandy: More Federal Aid for Storm Resiliency and Sandy-Related Repair Work Added in Executive Budget

Fri, 3 Jun 2016 09:23:21 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: A substantial amount of additional federal aid has been added to the Mayor's executive budget to pay for Hurricane Sandy-related repairs and storm resiliency projects.

Equity and Excellence Initiatives: Mayor Proposes Added Funding for Three Programs

Thu, 2 Jun 2016 10:14:59 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor proposes additional funding for three Equity and Excellence initiatives for the city’s public schools, including doubling city support for College Access for All.

More Funding for Child Welfare: Mayor Aims to Expand & Enhance Preventive Services, Reducing Foster Care Placements

Wed, 1 Jun 2016 09:45:46 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor plans to increase spending on several child welfare programs with the goal of reducing the number of children put into foster care and to aid families whose children are coming home from foster care.

On the Far West Side: City’s Hudson Yards Interest Subsidies Reduced in Near Term, Yet Future Subsidies Remain

Tue, 31 May 2016 10:16:12 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The Hudson Yards project has generated less revenue than even the most conservative forecast by the development’s planners when the city issued $3 billion in bonds to finance the 7-line extension and other improvements on the Far West Side.

Mayor Plans to Sink Rental Payment for Water System: But Only One- to Three-Family Homeowners Will See Savings This Year

Wed, 25 May 2016 10:11:30 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s decision to stop charging the Water Board rent for using the city’s water and sewer infrastructure will eventually benefit all ratepayers. But in the short term, only some will see a savings:

Detailing the Changes: New Initiatives, Fundng, and Program Shifts For the City’s Homeless Services

Fri, 20 May 2016 11:41:03 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: IBO details the changes in the provision of homeless services based on the de Blasio Administration’s 90-day review, including new initiatives and the shift of programs and funding to the Human Resources Administration.

421-a Extended Affordabilty Benefits

Wed, 18 May 2016 11:38:24 -0400

MEMO: While many New Yorkers thought the ability to garner new 421-a benefits died with the impasse in Albany and between representatives of developers and construction workers earlier this year, in fact owners of more than five dozen rental apartment buildings have the option to extend their 421-a tax breaks. At the request of Council Member Brad Lander we examined the potential cost and benefits to the city of eligible owners opting in for extended benefits: We found that about 4,200 apartments would remain affordable for up to 15 more years at a cost of more than $850 million.

Re-estimating the Mayor's Executive Budget and Financial Plan Through 2020: A Slowing Local Economy But a Stable Budget Outlook

Mon, 16 May 2016 12:00:49 -0400

IBO’s review of the Mayor’s Executive Budget for 2017 and Financial Plan through 2020 includes our last economic forecast for the city—including our updated projections for job growth. The report also features IBO’s estimates for budget surpluses and gaps based on our re-estimates of tax revenue and spending under the Mayor’s financial plan.

How Much Has the Affordable Care Act Reduced the Share of Uninsured Patients Treated by the City’s Public Hospitals?

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 10:13:17 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: With the Affordable Care Act taking effect, the share of adult New Yorkers without health insurance fell substantially. But for the city’s public hospitals the share of uninsured patients did not fall as much.

Are Fewer Child Care Vouchers for 4-Year-Olds Being Used Because of the Expansion of Full-Day Pre-K?

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:52:02 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Despite the de Blasio Administration’s emphasis on expanding pre-k opportunities, many parents receiving cash assistance continue to use vouchers for center-based, family, or informal child care for their 4-year-olds.

Are Students With Disabilities Suspended at a Higher Rate Than Other Students?

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:01:20 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Suspension rates of students with certain disabilities greatly exceeded the suspension rate of other students in school year 2012-2013:

Comsidering Changes to the Mayor's Preliminary Management Report

Wed, 6 Apr 2016 13:39:05 -0400

TESTIMONY: At a City Council hearing today, IBO General Counsel Lisa Neary considers changes to the Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report.

Updated Personal Income Tax Tables

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:01:47 -0400

IBO updates its online data on the city’s personal income tax who pays and how much? What amount of income did it take to make the city’s 1% in 2013? How many New York City tax filers had incomes under $10,000?

Advanced Courses & Regents Exams in Middle School: Demographics of the Students Who Take Them & Their Schools

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:27:52 -0400

CHARTBOOK: At the request of the Alliance for Quality Education, IBO examined the demographics of middle school students who took advanced courses or Regents exams during school year 2012-2013. The report also looks at the likelihood that middle schools have arts and music teachers.

Analysis of the Mayor's 2017 Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan Through 2020

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:05:12 -0400

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: IBO presents a compilation of the more than a dozen briefs we issued in recent weeks on the Mayor’s preliminary budget for 2017 and financial plan. The volume includes a fuller discussion of our latest economic forecast and tax revenue projections as well as a closer look at the Mayor’s plan for city savings and his proposals for financing and spending on capital projects. In addition, the volume updates changes in plans for how to spend Hurricane Sandy-related recovery funds.

Preliminary Budget Directs Over $76 Million in 2017 to Enhancing Educational Program Offerings

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:30:20 -0400

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: IBO details the spending plan for the Mayor’s “Equity and Excellence” initiatives in the city’s public schools: h

The Importance of State Education Aid to the Department of Education’s Budget

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:10:44 -0400

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s budget plan expects state aid for education to grow by 5 percent for next year—more than proposed by the Governor. How does the city plan to use the funding?

Data Problems Plague City’s Effort to Claim Medicaid Reimbursement for Services to Students With Special Needs

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:08:38 -0400

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: Continuing problems with the Special Education Student Information System thwart city Medicaid reimbursements and compromise assurance that students are receiving necessary services.

Funding Added to Increase Security at Close to Home Juvenile Placement Facilities

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:59:05 -0400

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s budget includes additional funds for program monitoring and security in the Close to Home juvenile justice initiative.

Homeless Shelter Spending Increased to Record High This Year, Yet Next Year Remains Underfunded

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:55 -0400

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: Has the Mayor budgeted enough funding next fiscal year to cover the expected costs of the city’s homeless shelters?

Stopgap Measures Aid NYC Health + Hospitals

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:52:33 -0500

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s budget plan includes two new funding measures to help the city’s fiscally ailing public hospitals. But NYC Health + Hospitals will continue to face operating shortfalls.

Mayor Increases Budget for ThriveNYC Initiatives, Promoting Access to Care & Expanding Current Programs

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:17:13 -0500

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s preliminary budget adds additional funds for ThriveNYC behavioral health programs. IBO examines where the money comes from and the programs it will go to over four years.

More Officers as Planned, But Promised Civilianization of Police Force Has Stalled

Tue, 8 Mar 2016 09:56:35 -0500

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: Has the hiring of more officers and more civilians at the NYPD progressed as planned under the budget deal with the City Council for this fiscal year?

Changing Course on Cash Assistance

Mon, 7 Mar 2016 09:53:48 -0500

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor has shifted the city’s approach away from a work first model for public assistance recipients and put a greater emphasis on education and job training. Has the shift triggered additional spending?

Housing and Buildings Departments Coordinate to Provide Elevator Repairs in Buildings With Repeat Violations

Wed, 2 Mar 2016 13:58:13 -0500

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s budget includes funding to make emergency repairs of dangerous residential elevators and then bill landlords:

Transportation Funds Added for Vision Zero, Traffic Enforcement Cameras

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 15:49:42 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Funding for Vision Zero and other traffic safety projects increases, along with the expectation of more revenue from traffic fines.

Pledges Made by the City and State to The MTA, but Uncertainties Persist

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 13:53:08 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Mayor and the Governor have made a $10.8 billion promise to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s capital plan. But no new money is in either the state’s nor city’s budget and the promised funds could be delayed for several years.

Analysis of the Mayor's 2017 Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan Through 2020: Overview

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 09:50:25 -0500

FOCUS ON THE PRELIMIARY BUDGET: A summary of our report on the Mayor's preliminary budget for 2017 and financial plan, including IBO’s latest economic forecast and tax revenue projections along with our re-estimates of spending under the Mayor's budget proposals. The summary also presents IBO's projections of budget gaps and surpluses for this year and the years ahead.

School Construction: Mayor Adds $1.4 Billion, More Than 11,700 New Seats to Revised Five-Year Capital Plan

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:58:00 -0500

PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOCUS: The amended five-year capital plan for school construction adds an additional $1.4 billion to planned spending and increases the number of new seats scheduled for some-but not all—of the city’s most overcrowded school districts. http://bit.ly/1XV9XeO

New York City Health Insurance Cost Savings

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:56:20 -0500

TESTIMONY: IBO Deputy Director George Sweeting testifies at the City Council on efforts so far to achieve health insurance savings as part of the city’s contract settlement with municipal labor unions. http://bit.ly/1OAwt5x

New York State Student Achievement Test Results: New York City Students No Longer Lag Rest of the State

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 09:05:56 -0500

SCHOOLS BRIEF: A new analysis of grade 3 through 8 test scores in traditional public schools and charter schools throughout the state finds a little noticed shift in results that has been underway for several years.

Improving Reporting on EMS Response Times

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:05:15 -0500

TESTIMONY: IBO presents testimony today to the City Council on legislation aimed at improving and expanding Emergency Medical Service reporting on response times:

Reducing City Spending on Software

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:00:20 -0500

TESTIMONY: IBO presents testimony today to the City Council on two bills to reduce city spending on software by using open source programs and collaborative purchasing of licensed products.

OP-Ed: A Property Tax Cap- What It Would Do and What It Would Not Do

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:09:07 -0500

IBO's George Sweeting on faulty reasoning behind proposed property tax cap for NYC

Correction to Our January 2016 Prevailing Wage Report

Tue, 9 Feb 2016 10:00:34 -0500

CORRECTION: Following the release last month of our report on the estimated cost of requiring prevailing wages on affordable housing projects, we learned that there was a key error in the data provided by the city’s housing department. With the data corrected, we have revised our estimates:

Department of Education Support for Students Who Are Homeless or in Temporary Housing

Thu, 4 Feb 2016 12:30:07 -0500

TESTIMONY: IBO’s Liza Pappas presents testimony to the City Council today on students who live in homeless shelters and other temporary housing situations and the challenges this creates for the students, their families, and the city’s school system.

Analysis of Fire Department Response Data, 2013

Wed, 3 Feb 2016 09:53:09 -0500

CHART BOOK: IBO takes a close look at the 204 firehouses across the city. The report provides maps showing the location of firehouses and examines how many fires and other emergencies firehouses responded to in 2013, the types of incidents they responded to, the response times by community district, and other measures. It also includes data on the most and least active engine and ladder companies across the city.

Has the Amount of Federal Aid to New York City Changed Over the Past Five Years?

Mon, 1 Feb 2016 10:51:34 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: What are the largest sources of federal aid in the New York City budget and have the amounts changed much over the past five years?

Estimating the Cost of a Full Tax Exemption for Housing Development Fund Corporation Coop Buildings

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:03:27 -0500

At the request of the Task Force on City-Owned Property, IBO has estimated the cost of expanding and extending a tax break for coops created in formerly city-owned buildings under the auspices of the city housing department’s alternative management programs. The tax exemption sought by the task force would require that the coops remain affordable to low- and moderate-income households through 2057.

Testimony on NYC Property Tax System

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:12:50 -0500

TESTIMONY: Deputy Director George Sweeting presents testimony on the problems with the city’s property tax system to the New York State Assembly Committee on Real Property Taxation:

Updated School Funding Table

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:02:04 -0500

FISCAL HISTORY: We have now updated our historical table detailing funding and spending on the city’s schools. The table now covers 1990 through 2015.

Do Some City Schools Have an Unusually Large Share of Students Who Live in Public Housing?

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:37:15 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Given some recent high-profile school rezoning controversies, IBO examines whether some schools enroll a comparatively large share of elementary and middle-school students who live in public housing.

Estimating the Cost of Free CUNY Community College Tuition

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:00:36 -0500

MEMORANDUM: At the request of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, IBO has estimated the cost under a number of different scenarios for eliminating tuition at the City University of New York’s community colleges.

Phased Out: As the City Closed Low-Performing Schools How Did Their Students Fare?

Thu, 7 Jan 2016 09:50:04 -0500

SCHOOLS BRIEF: With the de Blasio Administration preparing to close at least two low-performing schools, IBO looks back at the experience under the Bloomberg Administration. We focus on the students who were at the schools to be shut and examine what it meant for them in terms of outcomes by comparing their four-year graduation rates and other measures with those of demographically similar students at other low-performing schools.

Fiscal History Update: Debt and Debt Outstanding

Wed, 6 Jan 2016 09:49:05 -0500

FISCAL HISTORY: IBO updates its tables on the city’s outstanding debt and debt service payments. The tables now cover 16 years of the city’s history of borrowing and includes fiscal year 2015.

How Much Has the City Spent on Overtime Over the Past 10 Years?

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:11:45 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: How much has the city’s spending on overtime for municipal workers grown over the past decade—and which agencies generate the largest overtime expenditures?

The Fiscal Year Ahead: Despite Diminishing Job Growth, Modest Gains in Tax Revenues, City Budget Remains Positive

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:28:07 -0500

IBO presents its annual fiscal outlook for the city. The report includes our latest economic forecast, with projections of how many new jobs will be created in the coming years, as well as our estimates for revenues and expenses based on the Mayor’s November financial plan. Additionally, the report provides IBO’s projections of budget gaps and surpluses for the city over fiscal years 2016 through 2019.

Is Summer Out for SONYC Youth? City’s Budget Plan Leaves 17,500 After-School Slots in Jeopardy

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 09:56:30 -0500

REPORT: The city added more than 17,500 slots to its after-school programs for middle school students during last summer’s school break. But the funding for those slots has been shifted for another purpose, leaving the expanded program in jeopardy for the upcoming summer and summers after that.

Where Are Funds Going Under the Mayor’s Task Force on Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Plan?

Mon, 7 Dec 2015 09:56:54 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: IBO presents the budget for each of the five components of the Mayor’s $134 million mental health plan for the city’s jails. http://bit.ly/1XVT4zb

Budget Options for New York City

Wed, 2 Dec 2015 10:33:56 -0500

IBO presents its 15th annual edition of Budget Options for New York City, with nearly 90 ways the city can cut costs or raise revenues. Each option is outlined impartially and includes a brief discussion of why it may or may not be a good idea. IBO does not recommend any of the measures in the volume our role is to analyze, not to make recommendations.

Updated Fiscal History Tables

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:34:56 -0500

FISCAL HISTORY: We’ve updated our NYC fiscal history page, which now provides data on city tax, fee, and fine revenues; agency spending; full-time staffing; and state and federal aid from fiscal years 1980 through 2015. The update also includes capital spending since 1985.

Do Some Schools Have a Disproportionate Share of Students Living In Homeless Shelters or Doubled Up in Another Household?

Wed, 4 Nov 2015 07:49:15 -0500

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: In school year 2013-2014, more than 75,000 public school students lived all or part of the year in a homeless shelter or doubled up with another household. Are these temporarily housed students concentrated in a relatively small share of the city’s schools?

Albany Shifts the Burden: As the Cost for Sheltering the Homeless Rises, Federal & State Funds are Increasingly Tapped

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:59:18 -0400

As the number of families and single adults in the city’s homeless shelters has soared, costs for running the shelters have climbed steeply as well. As this expense has grown, Albany has shifted an increasing share of the cost for sheltering homeless families onto federal funding streams, and a larger share of the cost for sheltering single adults onto the city’s own funds. If the de Blasio Administration succeeds in reducing the shelter population, the extent of city savings will depend in part upon how much of the decline is among families or single adults.

Beyond Meal Status: A New Measure for Quatifying Poverty Levels in the City's Schools

Tue, 6 Oct 2015 10:06:15 -0400

REPORT: IBO has developed a new measure for quantifying poverty levels in the public schools. The measure, which is used in the indicators report, is explained and some initial findings presented in a new background paper.

New York City Public School Indicators: Demographics, Resources, Outcomes

Tue, 6 Oct 2015 10:04:56 -0400

REPORT: We have released our fourth annual volume of New York City Public School Indicators. This latest edition includes more than 55 tables, charts, and figures that provide details on student, teacher, and principal demographics; school resources; and outcomes.

To Tax or Not To Tax in The New Economy: Digital Goods and Sales Tax in New York

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:49:29 -0400

The sale of digital media such as downloaded music, videos, and books is not taxed by New York City or State. As popularity of these downloads has grown in recent years, the sale of their physical equivalents, which is taxable, has declined. IBO looks at the economic arguments for and against taxing digital goods and the revenue implications for the city and state.

How Many Rent-Regulated Units Are Rented at Preferential Rates and Where Are They Located?

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:58:46 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: For a surprising number of rent-regulated apartments, tenants pay less than their legal maximum rent. How many apartments are rented at these preferential rates and where are they located?

How Much Do Public School Budgets Vary Across the City’s School Districts and Boroughs?

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 10:03:00 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Which school districts had the highest and lowest per student budget allocations in school year 2013-2014? How much did it vary by district and by borough?

Has the Distribution of Cultural Development Funds Shifted Over Seven Years?

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:49:14 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: IBO examines the distribution of Cultural Development Fund grants over the seven years since the revamping of the program. Has the geographic spread of funding among the boroughs changed? Which types of arts and cultural programs get the most funding?

Does City Spending on Antismoking Efforts Affect Smoking Rates?

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:47:58 -0400

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: After a substantial rise in city spending on antismoking program from 2001 through 2008, city support for these efforts has trended downward. Has the rise and fall in spending on antismoking programs affected the adult smoking rate in the city?

Charter Schools Versus Traditional Public Schools: Comparing the Level of Public Support In School Year 2014-2015

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:02:55 -0400

Based on the recently completed 2014-2015 school year, IBO compares the public support per student for charter schools with the support for students in traditional public schools

From Tax Breaks to Affordable Housing: Examining the 421-a Tax Exemption for One57

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:57:29 -0400

Using the building known as One57 as a case study, IBO looks at the cost-effectiveness of using the 421-a property tax exemption to create affordable housing as compared with some other city programs. In addition, we examine whether other facets of the property tax system are a bigger factor than 421-a in producing the tax savings benefitting One57’s condo and coop owners.

School Indicators for New York City Charter Schools 2013-2014 School Year

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:48:46 -0400

IBO’s first education indicators report focusing on New York City’s charter schools is now available. With more than two dozen tables and graphs, the charter schools indicator report provides information on the growth and location of charter schools, key demographic facts about charter school students, and achievement results among the charter schools based on the state English Language Arts and math tests

Behind the Numbers: Details of IBO’s Latest Economic & Tax Revenue Forecasts

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:33:44 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: Last month we released an overview of our budget projections for the city based on the Mayor’s executive budget. This report provides a fuller explanation of the details underlying our economic forecast and tax revenue estimates, which were a key part of those budget projections.

Mayor Adds $1.3 Billion in Federal Hurricane Sandy Aid to City Budget

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:45:26 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: With $1.3 billion more in federal Hurricane Sandy aid now included in the city budget, IBO provides details on how it will be used.

Much of Mayor’s Projected Savings Comes From Re-estimates of Borrowing Costs

Tue, 9 Jun 2015 14:51:41 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The de Blasio Administration has scrapped the Program to Eliminate the Gap formula for garnering city budget savings. IBO looks at the numbers and sources underlying the Mayor’s new savings program:.

A Matter of Time: Tracking the Pace of Spending Under Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Plans

Tue, 9 Jun 2015 08:50:31 -0400

REPORT: IBO’s review of Metropolitan Transportation Authority capital plans over the past two decades finds that a significant share of the work and spending occurs after the formal plan period ends. As a result, the shortfall in funding for the authority’s 2015-2019 capital plan does not mean needed investments in repairs and upgrades are about to come to a screeching halt—at last not in the short term. But if the plan is not fully funded soon, it could imperil the agency’s ability to continue its capital investments at a steady pace.

Funding Added to Buildings Department for Reform Measures, Speed Processing of Affordable Housing Plans

Thu, 4 Jun 2015 10:59:51 -0400

Details on plans to increase the Department of Buildings budget by $120 million over the next four years

The Mayor’s 421-a Proposal: Estimating Tax Revenue Forgone and Affordable Housing Gained

Wed, 3 Jun 2015 14:29:44 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: IBO’s estimates of the cost in forgone tax revenue and the amount of affordable housing that would be created or preserved under the Mayor’s proposals for reforming the 421-a property tax exemption.

Overtime for Correction Officers on Pace to Reach Highest Level in Over Two Decades

Mon, 1 Jun 2015 16:05:50 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: Spending on overtime for correction officers has been routinely exceeding the amount budgeted and is on pace in 2015 to reach nearly $160 million—its highest level in over two decades. The increased overtime spending persists despite the growing number of officers since 2012:

For What It’s Worth: Estimating Revenue & Distribution Under the Mayor’s Proposed Mansion Tax

Mon, 1 Jun 2015 09:21:35 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The Mayor’s proposal for a mansion tax could generate nearly $200 million a year in revenue based on IBO’s estimate, money that would be dedicated to the funding of affordable housing. IBO examines the proposal and its distributional effects:

The School Construction Budget: Seeming Decline in State Funding a Matter of Fiscal Reporting, Not Support

Thu, 28 May 2015 14:45:34 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: IBO examines the 10-year plan for funding school construction and explains the ostensible decline in state funding is largely a matter of fiscal reporting and not a significant change in how much aid the city will get from Albany.

Alternative to School Closure: Significant Resources Directed Towards 94 Renewal Schools

Wed, 27 May 2015 12:34:51 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: IBO looks at the budget for the Renewal Schools program and outlines the challenges facing the 94 schools selected for this effort as an alternative to closure for low performance.

City Plans Reduced Payments from Water Board: Lower Rates for Customers, Less Revenue for the City

Tue, 26 May 2015 12:00:42 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The reduction in payments the Water Board makes to the city for the use of the water system will result in savings for ratepayers, but those savings will amount to just a few dollars for the typical homeowner who has a an annual water & sewer bill of more than $1,000.{

Uniformly Overbudget: Tracing Police Overtime Spending & Staffing Since 1996

Thu, 21 May 2015 09:53:41 -0400

EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: The city is on pace to spend about $550 million on overtime for police officers—roughly $115 million more than originally budgeted. For 2016, the executive budget allocates $424 million for uniformed police overtime. IBO looks at trends in police overtime and staffing over nearly two decades

Capital Spending & Neighborhood Rezoning: More Than $1.6 Billion Planned for New Infrastructure Funds

Wed, 20 May 2015 12:21:12 -0400

The de Blasio Administration plans to invest $1.6 billion in four new infrastructure funds to primarily support improvements in neighborhoods the Mayor intends to rezone as part of his affordable housing initiative. While these funds suggest a comprehensive approach to planning, the funds’ structure raise concerns about accountability and oversight.

Did the 2008 Change in 421-a Tax Exemption Rules Alter the Geography of Where Buildings Receiving the Benefit Rise? « New York City by the Numbers

Wed, 20 May 2015 10:43:21 -0400

New York City By The Numbers: When the 421-a property tax break was last up for renewal by the state in 2008, changes were made to address the concern that too much of the benefit went to luxury development in Manhattan and too little affordable housing was constructed on-site. Did the changes made in response affect development patterns in projects subsequentlybenefitting from 421-a?

Further Increases to Homeless Rental Assistance, But Additional Funds for Shelter Still Necessary

Tue, 19 May 2015 10:12:39 -0400

Focus On: The Executive Budget 3 pages, pdf

The Big Picture: Re-estimating the Mayor’s 2016 Executive Budget and Financial Plan Through 2019

Fri, 15 May 2015 11:10:06 -0400

6 pages, pdf

Looking Back at the Brad H. Settlement: Has the City Met Its Obligations to Provide Mental Health & Discharge Services in the Jails?

Mon, 11 May 2015 10:27:43 -0400

In 2003, the city settled a court suit known as Brad H. and agreed to provide mental health and discharge planning services to certain inmates in the city’s jails. IBO looks at the costs and how well the city has met its obligations.

Estimating the Cost to Inspect Nail Salons, Beauty Salons, Barber Shops, and Other Personal Care Facilities

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:30:34 -0400

Letter, 3 pages, pdf

Do a Larger Share of Students Attending the City’s Specialized High Schools Live in Neighborhoods With Higher Median Incomes than Those Attending the City’s Other High Schools?

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 09:48:47 -0400

New York City By The Numbers

Is the City Spending at Least 1 Percent of Its Federal Title 1-A Funds on Parental Involvement?

Thu, 2 Apr 2015 14:56:52 -0400

New York City by the Numbers

Analysis of the Mayor's Preliminary Budget for 2016

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:03:24 -0400

Mandated Report, 57 pages, pdf

Will State Funds Be Available Again for Expanded After-School Programs?

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:09:44 -0400

Focus On: The Preliminary Budget 3 pages, pdf

Universal Pre-Kindergarten: Enrollment and Funding

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:32:23 -0400

Focus On: The Preliminary Budget, 4 pages, pdf

Homeless Rental Assistance Increased But Impact on Shelter Uncertain

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:58:13 -0400

Focus On; The Preliminary Budget, 2 pages, pdf

Capital Funds Added to Finance Mayor’s Housing Plan

Mon, 9 Mar 2015 14:58:57 -0400

Focus On; The Preliminary Budget, 2 pages, pdf

Ferries, Select Bus, Vision Zero: Capital Funds Added, More Will Be Needed

Wed, 4 Mar 2015 15:39:05 -0500

Focus on: The Preliminary Budget, 2 pages, pdf

Testimony To the New York City Council Finance Committee On the Preliminary Budget for 2016 and Financial Plan Through 2019

Wed, 4 Mar 2015 10:49:16 -0500

Testimony on Overcrowding in the City’s Public Schools and Plans for Increasing Capacity

Tue, 3 Mar 2015 12:57:08 -0500

Testimony, 4 pages, pdf

The Public Assistance Caseload: More Job Training, Fewer Punitive Actions Under the de Blasio Administration?

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:58:09 -0500

New York City by the Numbers Post

Comments on the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Proposed Statement for Tax Abatement Disclosures

Thu, 5 Feb 2015 11:59:38 -0500

Letter, 2 pages, pdf

Updated with and Additional Year of Data: Comparing Student Attrition Rates at Charter Schools and Nearby Traditional Public Schools

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:05:49 -0500

IBO presents an update to our report issued last January that examined whether elementary grade students in charter schools leave their schools any more frequently than students in traditional public schools. This update adds another year of observations for more than 3,000 charter school student and 7,200 students in nearby traditional public schools who started kindergarten in September 2008.

How Much Would the City’s Annual Contribution Be Today If Aid for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Capital Projects Had Kept Pace with Inflation?

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:06:24 -0500

New York City By The Numbers

Updated Debt Outstanding Table

Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:23:48 -0500

Now includes 2014

Updated Debt Service Table

Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:23:06 -0500

Updated to include 2014

A Bright Budget Picture: Jobs Increasing, Tax Revenues Rising, Budget Gaps Shrinking

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:09:02 -0500

IBO's Annual Fiscal Outlook Report

How Many Students Can Enter a Gifted & Talented Program in New York City?

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:14:58 -0500

New York City by the Numbers

Evaluating New York’s Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Legislation In a Changing National Climate

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:58:33 -0500

Testimony, 2 pages, pdf

Outreach Efforts to Senior Citizens Regarding the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:45:18 -0500

Testimony, 2 pages, pdf

Estimate of the Cost of Legal Counsel in Housing Court and Potential Homeless Shelter Savings due to Averted Evictions

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:12:43 -0500

Letter & Memorandum, 9 pages

How Has the City’s Budget for Public Education Changed Since 2000?

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:06:02 -0500

New York City by The Numbers

Did the Main Reasons Families Were Found Eligible for the City’s Homeless Shelters in 2002-2012 Vary Depending Upon the Type of Housing They Previously Had?

Tue, 2 Dec 2014 10:08:05 -0500

New York City By The Numbers

Croton Water Filtration Plant: Cost Update

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:17:09 -0500

Letter, 14 pages, pdf

Updated New York City Fiscal History Tables

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:52:49 -0500

IBO's fiscal history tables have now been updated through fiscal year 2014. The tables cover more than three decades of New York City fiscal history, including tax and other revenues and agency expenditures, as well as full-time staffing. A separate, detailed table on school spending begins in 1990.

Ronnie Lowenstein Reappointed Director of IBO

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:42:05 -0500

Press Release, 2 pages, pdf

2014 Budget Options for New York City

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:53:59 -0500

94 Options, including 7 new Options. pdf

The Rising Number of Homeless Families in NYC, 2002-2012: A Look at Why Families Were Granted Shelter, the Housing They Had Lived in & Where They Came From

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:26:03 -0500

HTML

Are New York City’s Part-Time, Low-Income Workers More Reliant On Medicaid than Similar Workers in Other Parts of the State

Thu, 6 Nov 2014 09:46:49 -0500

New York City By The Numbers

Updating the Estimated Costs of the East 91st Marine Transfer Station

Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:23:44 -0500

Letter, 7 pages

Medicaid, Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance & the Uninsured in New York: Regional Differences in Health Insurance Coverage

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:07:51 -0400

New Fiscal Brief, HTML

Estimating the Cost of Expanding the Department for the Aging's Assigned Counsel Project

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:56:41 -0400

Letter, 2 pages, pdf

Reporting on Delinquent New York City Environmental Control Board Fines

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:50:13 -0400

Testimony, 2 pages, pdf

Has the Long-Term Increase in Food Stamp Usage Finally Come to an End?

Wed, 8 Oct 2014 10:04:49 -0400

New York City by the Numbers

Is There Another Way to Tally City Budget Surpluses?

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:06:49 -0400

New York City by The Numbers

The City’s 2015-2019 Capital Plan for Public Schools: How Many New Seats & When Will They Be Ready?

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:57:01 -0400

New York City by The Numbers

Effect on Property Tax Revenue From Merging Utility Property From Class 3 into Class 4 Commercial Property

Tue, 5 Aug 2014 09:52:41 -0400

Letter, 3 pages, pdf

Number of Rent-Regulated Apartments in Historic Districts

Tue, 5 Aug 2014 09:51:38 -0400

Letter, 5 pages

From CSDs to CFNs: As the System for Providing Support Services to Schools Changed, Funding Levels Changed Too

Mon, 4 Aug 2014 09:58:38 -0400

New Schools Brief, HTML

When New Yorkers Move Out of New York City Where Do They Go?

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:49:52 -0400

New York City by The Numbers

Are Red-Light, Bus-Lane, and Speed Cameras Becoming The Main Drivers of Revenue from Traffic Fines?

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:41:51 -0400

New York City by the Numbers

A Change in Approach: A Shift in Priorities and Caseload at the City's Office of Child Support Enforcement

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:06:48 -0400

Fiscal Brief

Did the City’s Subsidy for the Former Private Bus Lines Rise or Fall After Their Takeover by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority?

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:43:29 -0400

New York City by The Numbers

New York City Public School Indicators: Demographics, Resources, Outcomes

Tue, 1 Jul 2014 11:16:44 -0400

education indicators 2014

Property Owners’ Delinquencies For Sale: City’s Annual Lien Sales Trigger Payments From Owners, Often Exceeding Original Amount Owed

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:57:23 -0400

New Fiscal Brief, html

Testimony to the New York City Council on Restoring the Mayor’s Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Business

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:04:19 -0400

2 pages, pdf

City Support for the Industrial Sector

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:58:48 -0400

Chartbook, 14 pages, pdf

A Profile of New York City's Industrial Workforce

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:58:13 -0400

Chartbook, 26 pages, pdf

Testimony to the New York City Council on the Mayor's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2015

Fri, 6 Jun 2014 11:58:37 -0400

3 pages, pdf

How Many Mentally Ill Inmates Are in City Jails? How Does This Compare with the Capacity of the City’s Psychiatric Facilities?

Thu, 5 Jun 2014 09:44:58 -0400

New York City by The Numbers

How Long Is the Commute for New York City High School Students From Their Homes to Their Schools?

Thu, 29 May 2014 09:50:00 -0400

New York City By The Numbers

Reestimating the Mayor’s Plan: An Analysis of the 2015 Executive Budget & Financial Plan Through 2018

Fri, 23 May 2014 10:47:54 -0400

Annual Analysis of the Executive Budget, 17 pages, pdf

Demographics and Work Experience: A Statistical Portrait of New York City’s Public School Teachers

Thu, 15 May 2014 10:27:59 -0400

New IBO Schools Brief, 11 pages, pdf

Testimony to the City Council Finance Committee on the Property Tax Exemption for Madison Square Garden

Wed, 14 May 2014 09:59:19 -0400

2 pages, pdf

Potential Savings From Merging New York City's Three Library Systems

Mon, 12 May 2014 09:43:14 -0400

Letter, 4 pages, pdf

Setting the Water Rate: How Much Does the Rental Payment for the City’s Water System Effect Water Bills?

Mon, 5 May 2014 09:20:18 -0400

New Fiscal Brief, HTML

How Many Students Attend Nonpublic K-12 Schools in New York City?

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:43:31 -0400

New York City by The Numbers Post

New York City Residents’ Income and Tax Liability

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:57:23 -0400

Testimony on Expenditure and Reimbursement of Federal Funds Related to Superstorm Sandy

Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:33:09 -0400

Testimony, 8 pages, pdf

Toward a State of Good Repair? City Capital Spending on Bridges, 2000-2012

Wed, 2 Apr 2014 11:31:54 -0400

New IBO Fiscal Brief, HTML

New State Budget Hands Mayor a Taxing Decision: Extend the State Business Tax Cuts to the City?

Wed, 2 Apr 2014 09:56:09 -0400

New IBO Weblog

Analysis of the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 and Financial Plan Through 2018

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:50:23 -0400

Annual Report, 52 pages, pdf

More Slots for More Hours, but No Summer Programs Under After-School Plan

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:29:04 -0400