Budgets

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first budget cleared the City Council on a 39-11 vote.

The board letter's is one of the first signs of friction with Gov. Wanda Vázquez, who took office in August.

The county’s $3.11 billion 2020 budget represents progress toward achieving structural balance despite $50 million in risk, according to a fiscal control board.

Christian Dunbar discusses his unconventional road to Philadephia city treasurer, including his childhood in Liberia and football scholarship to Temple University. Andrew Coen hosts.

A successful closing on the unrated deal was needed to make payments on short-term notes due on Dec. 31.

The upgrade reflects the city's improved operating environment and structural financial improvement, the rating agency said.

The budget was balanced without tax or fee hikes but rising uncompensated healthcare costs are expected to strain the county's finances.

NYC's November plan is up $1.6 billion, or 1.7%, from the June budget.

Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration has implemented a series of measures to prepare for leaner times.

The Finance Committee signed off on bond refinancing and revenue packages that are key to the 2020 budget, paving the way for a full city council vote.