New York City Pension Funds

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio won praise for cost-cutting but drew criticism for failing to go far enough in preparing for an economic downturn.

Jonnel Doris, director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, talks with Chip Barnett about program milestones, procurement goals and the importance of small firms and immigrant owned businesses.

In 2018, employment in New York City hit 4.55 million, the highest jobs level ever recorded, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said.

The City Council called on de Blasio to increase reserves in the $92.2 billion budget by $250 million.

New York City's gross city product grew 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the Independent Budget Office, weighs the city's fiscal picture against the backdrop of economic and Washington uncertainty. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

The mayor said a millionaire’s tax, a transportation bond act, and congestion pricing could be used to help fund the nation's biggest subway and bus system.

Doñé will take a key advisory role in the nation's fourth-largest pension system.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer released the city’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2018 on Wednesday.

The New York City Comptroller is encouraging greater diversity among investment managers hired by the city’s pension funds.