In this report, IBO explores the potential roadblocks to the Trust’s success, and its benefits and risks, as well as other operational reforms contained in NYCHA’s greater reform plan, A Blueprint for Change.
At the request of Council Member Chi Ossé, the IBO estimated the annual cost of introducing fare-free local bus service in New York City under three scenarios: waive bus fares for all riders, riders who are 65 or older or who have disabilities, and New Yorkers who are low income.
For each of IBO’s more than 100 budget options, including the new ones and many that have been recently updated, we outline key arguments for and against the proposals along with estimates of their potential to save or raise city funds.
IBO Assistant Director Sarita Subramanian's testimony on the city’s early childhood programs, focusing on funding for the city’s 3-K programs, as well as the pace of the city payments to contracted to 3-K and Pre-K providers.
IBO presents its Snapshot Report, which outlines our key findings on the local economy, projections of tax revenues & spending estimates under the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget
The New York City Independent Budget Office is pleased to announce that Louisa Chafee has been appointed director of the agency. Chafee brings more than two decades of leadership experience in both government and the non-profit sector to IBO.
On 1/26/23 the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Children & Families held a hearing on childcare in the state. IBO Assistant Director Sarita Subramanian submitted testimony on the city’s early childhood programs.
Testimony to a City Council hearing on changes to the city’s administrative code that would enable the city to implement its proposed Medicare Advantage.
IBO presents its Fiscal Outlook Report for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 containing our latest economic forecast, tax revenue projections and spending estimates.