This audit determined whether DOF is properly calculating and applying J-51 tax exemption and tax abatement benefits. The scope of this audit covered tax
assesments for properties in the borough of Brooklyn for Fiscal Year 2010.
This report assesses the debt condition of the City of New York in accordance with Section 232 of the City Charter. The Charter requires the Comptroller to
report ont he amount of debt the City may responsibly incur for capital projects during the current fiscal year and each of the three succeeding fiscal years.
The 9/11 attacks created an economic burden on the city and changed the city's budgetary approach. These burdens include wealth loss, job loss, and an overall Gross City Product loss. The debt is also reported to raise due to the process of rebuilding.
A surge in fiscal year 2005 revenues is enabling the City to end the current fiscal year with a surplus of $3.3 billion. The fiscal budget for 2006 presented by the Mayor
would use the entire surplus to balance the FY 2006 budget.
The fiscal year 2006 preliminary budget appears to be on course toward balance assuming the risks it contains are expeditiously addressed. These risks total
$478 million after accounting for offsetting revenues. The single largest risk stems from budgetary relief the City assumes will be forthcoming from Federal and State actions.
A report on the state of the City's economy & finances for the year 2004. Included are detailed numbers and statistics pertaining to the City's finances and spending, as well as information regarding its economic growth and development. The report also includes year in review comments as well as projections and plans regarding the future state of the City's economy.
A report containing the comptroller's comments on the adopted budget for fiscal year 2005 and the financial plan for fiscal years 2005-2008. The budget for fiscal year 2005 aims to end the year in balance, and the financial plan for years 2005-2008 aims to minimize the City's deficits while generating more revenue. Included in the report are statistics and information pertinent to the financial planning for the years 2005-2008.
A report on the comptroller's comments on the fiscal year 2005 executive budget. The report addresses the successes of the budget as well as its shortcomings. Various recommendations are made regarding more prudent approaches to balancing the budget as well as preserving the need for ongoing investment in the City's infrastructure.
The Mayor's Executive Budget plan for the fiscal years of 2003 to 2006, analyzed by the Comptroller, has a structural imbalance. The City's revenue base is insufficient to support the proposed levels of spending, and the City faces budget gaps and large deficits.
Comments from the Comptroller on the mayor's budget for the Fiscal Year 2004, problems that may occur and are occurring in the City, and solutions on how to solve these problems.
This report comments on New York City's amended adopted budget for fiscal year 2011 and the financial plan for fiscal years 2011 - 2014. In short, the City's economy at the time was slowly climbing out of recession, yet the prospects for significant easing of its fiscal condition seemed distant. The Comptroller's Office review of the amended budget and financial plan found that significant risks remained.
This report includes specific details and analysis regarding the City's capital debt and obligations. It addresses the fact that New York City has a large amount of outstanding debt and great capital needs, but also comments on its overall strength in credit rating. Further included in this document are in depth analyses and data on the City's debt.
New York City is required to adopt a balanced budget at the beginning of each fiscal year. In addition, the City is required to present a financial plan for the subsequent
three fiscal years. It is commonplace for the outyears of the Financial Plan to be out of balance until such point at which the City Charter mandates that they be brought into
balance.
The current year's budget shows that the City cannot rely on the materialization of unanticipated revenues to fill budgetary gaps. Recent economic gains have been erratic and there is a lack of economic stability, though the City is slowly showing signs of improvement.
The November Modification to the Fiscal Year 2006-2009 Financial Plan shows substantial increases in Fiscal Year 2006 revenues and trims a large budget gap projected for Fiscal Year 2007.
The most notable changes in the November Modification include a significant increase in the revenue forecast, the impacts of the collective bargaining agreements reached in October and November, and the recognition of a one-time benefit
stemming from the implementation of a new State policy designed to limit growth in the local share of Medicaid expenses.
While fiscal year 2002 is certain to end with the budget in balance, fiscal year 2003 is not guaranteed to. The recession and the terrorist attacks left the city in a challenging financial condition. The Comptroller's
analysis reveals that the fiscal year 2003 gap has increased by an additional $1.1 billion, bringing the total deficit to more than $6 billion.
The city is on course toward FY2002 budget balance but faces budget gaps beginning with 2003 fiscal year. FY 2002 is projected to end with a $260 million surplus, which will help the FY 2003 budget, which has a budget deficit greater than $4.5 billion. Therefore, they must borrow from the NYCTFA, about $1.5 billion. The city also faces problems such as deteriorating city infrastructure, which leads to debt service growing at twice the rate of revenues. However, despite all efforts, the FY2006 budget gap can exceed $5.5 billon.
New York City's debt has grown from $2,951 per capita in fiscal year 1990 to $9378 by fiscal year 2012, an increase of 218 percent. While New York City has a large amount of outstanding deby and great
capital needs, its credit rating remains strong.
This document from the Bureau of Fiscal and Budget Studies shows the Comment on New York City's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2014 and the financial plan for fiscal years 2013-2017. The report addresses the City's continuing path to stability yet persistent economic and financial issues. Included are data on finances for the past years, as well as projections for the coming fiscal years.
This report details the Comptroller's, William C. Thompson, Jr.'s, comments on the Fiscal Year 2007 budget and the financial plan for Fiscal Years 2007-2010. Although the budget is balanced for the year of 2007, there are projected expense increases with the financial plan.
This report details the City of New York's financial and economic state for Fiscal Year 2006 and includes projections for Fiscal Years 2007-2010. The City's economic state for 2006 is stable and strong, though this may precede less growth in the coming years.
This report details the City's economic and financial state for Fiscal Year 2007. The downturn in the nation's housing and mortgage markets produced budgetary risks for the City and revenue projections remain low. The City must work to overcome these challenges.
This report by the comptroller focuses on capital debt and obligations for the fiscal year 2008. Addressed in this report is the debt condition of New York City in accordance with Section 232 of the City Charter. The Charter requires the comptroller to report the amount of debt the City may incur for capital projects during the current fiscal year and each of the succeeding fiscal years. Also included are data and information on the state of capital debt and obligations.
Fiscal Year 2010 is taking the toll from the end of World War II. The Comptroller's Office expects a decrease of jobs. This document includes the Comptroller's comments of Fiscal Year 2010 and his forecast for Fiscal Years 2009-2013.
This report assesses the debt condition of the City of New York. It details the amount of debt the City may incur for capital projects during Fiscal Years 2007-2010.
This report details the Comptroller's, William C. Thompson, Jr.'s, comments on the Fiscal Year 2008 Executive Budget. The City predicts high tax revenue projections and surpluses, giving the City the opportunity to reduce budget gaps for future years.
Fiscal Year 2007 has eliminated or reduced the budget gaps for fiscal years 2008-2010. The Comptroller's review of the Financial Plan for fiscal years 2008-2011 suggests that the gaps can be lower due to revenue collections than what the City estimates. The Comptroller's Office's revenue adjustments reflect a more optimistic forecast than the City's. This document includes the Comptroller's comments on the financial plan and the outcomes of fiscal year 2007.
This report summarizes the City's fiscal state and standing as Fiscal Year 2013 comes to end. The City's economy continued to expand throughout the year, with employment reaching an all-time high. However, the City's unemployment rate remains high and wages have not kept up with inflation. Overall, throughout the year, growth in the local economy has been hampered by the lacking national economy.
The combination of the recession and the impact of the destruction of the World Trade Center is clearly reflected in the City's financial condition. Over the past 15 months the City has implemented a $4.6 billion in FY 2004 gap-closing actions, including an 18.5 percent property tax increase while borrowing $2 billion to meet operating expenses. However, there was still a FY 2004 deficit of at least $3.8 billion. The Mayor proposed a series of actiosn to close the gap, which include $1.4 billion in new taxes, more than $1.1 billion in State aid above current projections, and $620 million in agency gap-closing initiatives. The State Legislature has approved a state budget and associated initiatives. If enacted into law, it will assist the City in balancing its own budget. The ongoing dispute between the Governor and the State Legislature over the State budget, along with the risks in the Executive Budget could result in another round of cutbacks and layoffs.
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.
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.
Despite a projected gap of $1.1 billion in FY 2003, it appears that the City will end the current FY in balance. The budget stabilization account (BSA) and the general reserve will provide the City with a comfortable cushion against any shortfalls in the budget. The outlook for FY 2004 and the outyears of the financial plan shows a lackluster stock market and the 9/11 attacks continue to take their toll on the City's fiscal condition. The City has devised a comprehensive gap-closing program to balance the budget in 2003 and 2004 and reduce the outyear gaps. The increased property tax rate is expected to generate revenues of $838 million in FY 2003 , but this lower than expected increase has reduced the expected FY 2003 surplus roll. However, the Federal government needs to support the City's effort to overcome its fiscal difficulty and labor must work with the City to lower spending on personal services.
The City is likely to end FY 2003 with its budget in blaance and with a small surplus available to offset FY 2004 expenditures. Gap-closing actions implemented since November 2002 will reduce the FY 2004 deficit by $3.2 billion, however, the City still projects a $3.4 billion deficit. Analysis suggests that the problem could be $500 million larger than the City estimates. It is unlikely that a near-term resurgence in the local economy will help reduce next year's budget deficit. The Governor's recently proposed Executive Budget would increase the City's fiscal burdens rather than reduce them. If the proposals are to be enacted, they would increase the City's FY 2004 budget gap by over $800 million. If the Federal and State government refuse to offer meaningful assistance and City unions do not offer savings proposals, the City will be forced to adopt draconian budgetary measures.
In accordance with Section 232 of the City Charter, the debt of New York City is reported to grow through the fiscal years of 2003 to 2006. The city will use capital bond proceeds to build and maintain infrastructure to accomodate its large population.
The Annual Financial Statements sets forth fairly the financial position and results of operations of the DOE as measured by the financial activity of its various funds; and that all disclosures necessary to enable the reader to gain the appropriate understanding of the DOE's financial affairs.
The Annual Financial Statements sets forth fairly the financial position and results of operations of the DOE as measured by the financial activity of its various funds; and that all disclosures necessary to enable the reader to gain the appropriate understanding of the DOE's financial affairs.
Following with the City Council's Safe Housing Act, the Alternative Enforcement Program was implemented by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The purpose of this program was to improve the conditions of the city's rundown apartment buildings. Landlords have four months to fix their rundown apartments. After those four months, the city will reinspect the building, repair it, and send the bill to the owner, who will have to repay the city.
This report explains the features that contribute to the stability of the property tax system. It shows how caps on growth in assessed value can lead to higher assessed values and how assessments move through the pipeline and how the pipieline grew through 2008, the year of the downturn.
This article presents the budget challenges faced by the City in the upcoming fiscal year. The City faces challenges arising from rising pension costs and the expiration of federal funding, which makes it more difficult to keep the budget balanced.
This report compares schools proposed for closing against other schools. The schools proposed for closing are found to be low performing, with below average student performance. However, there is no guarantee that a closing school will be replaced by a more successful one.