At a point in time when one massive housing investment effort is winding down and another is being designed, it is appropriate to take stock of the city's housing circumstances to evaluate the
changes that have taken place in the city's housing landscape, and to identify the most urgent housing needs we now face.
This report analyzes the wage gap between women and men in the City of New York. In recent years, there has been a narrowing of the wage gap between the genders, but today, the average woman in New York City still earns less than the average man. Closing the wage gap is critical for the nation to improve and make strides towards equality.
This report provides information about art programs. This report advocates for the increase of arts programs because it will provide a better future for the students. This report also has the history of arts education in public schools and how budget cuts have affected the quality of this education.
From an audit conducted on the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), it was found that the EDC generally complied with the rules and regulations listed in its contracts for environmental and other engineering services. However, there are weaknesses in the EDC's payment processes and contract awarding, and recommendations have been made to address these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Finance (DOF), it was found that the DOF needs to improve its procedures to ensure that lots are properly classified and appropriate taxes are being paid. Properties are misidentified and misclassified, which may affect the market value of the site. Recommendations have been made to address these issues.
This report summarizes the City's fiscal state and standing going into Fiscal Years 2014-2018. The City's economy is projected to grow, facilitating a strengthening in the City's budgetary outlook. The Preliminary Fiscal Year 2015 budget is balanced, though there are risks of funding gaps. However, the City's economy and finances continue to improve, and the economic forecasts for future years remain bright.
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