Per the request of Council Member Ossé, the NYC Independent Budget Office estimated the cost of expanding Fair Fares NYC to cover fare-free transit for New Yorkers who are aged 65 and older or who have disabilities, and whose income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
Budget Options are policy ideas that have the potential to create savings or new revenue for the City. Every year, IBO publishes an updated volume to help spark policy discussions throughout New York City.
The New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) is excited to announce the release of its new 2024 Budget Options Volume. Budget Options are policy ideas that have the potential to create savings or new revenue for the City.
Annual fair and effective affirmative employment plan to provide equal employment opportunity for minority group members and women who are employed by, or who seek employment with, the agency
Did you know that Real Property Tax (RPT) is New York City’s largest source of tax revenue? Check out our recently released explainer and Real Property Tax Forecast to learn more!
Check out IBO’s newest analysis focusing on the fiscal impact of Street Vending. This analysis finds that lifting the caps on legal street vending would yield a positive fiscal impact, depending on how many vendors become permitted.
IBO’s study of enrollment losses during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic, offering a comprehensive analysis of traditional public schools and charter schools in New York City.
The New York City Independent Budget Office's study delves into these enrollment losses, offering: Interactive maps that visually portray enrollment declines in New York City schools by school district.