Budgets

The district wants to spend $619 million on local school projects, with another $191 million dependent on state funding.

One "concerning" aspect of New York City’s economic update is a continued loss of financial services jobs.

The latest report from the state comptroller says $876.8 million was distributed to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts.

The board, voted unanimously to certify that the city’s financial house is in order.

The Civic Federation endorsed the system's 2020 budget but raised concerns over the community college system's long-term fiscal outlook.

Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission and Howard Cure of Evercore discuss what's behind the city's $93 billion FY20 spending plan. Paul Burton hosts.

A power struggle in Mount Vernon, New York, over who will replace a mayor forced out following a campaign finance scandal leaves the Westchester County city's future fiscal direction in flux.

Officials say the guidelines 'memorialize' the extensive debt management constraints under state and local laws, and the city's fiscal objectives.

Data from so-called smart devices can trigger catastrophe for muni issuers if mishandled.

The rating agency cited the city's financial position and the effectiveness of Connecticut's Municipal Accountability Review Board.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reset the clock on release of the next year's budget forecast by moving the deadline one month later to the end of August.

A new state law established the wildfire fund to provide a financial buffer for claims against utilities.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board accepted a consultant's far-reaching transformation blueprint that leaves many questions unanswered.

As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board weighs a far-reaching overhaul, one infrastructure analyst suggests improvements.

The ruling on tax assessments orders Philadelphia to repay $48 million, with $34 million coming from the school district.

An oversight board approved Philadelphia’s financial plan with some caveats about revenue projections in the event of a recession.

Warnings about the weak health and liquidity risks of Chicago’ pension system litter the funds’ 2018 financial reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, her finance team, and sister agencies will provide in-person fiscal updates at the city's annual investors' conference.

S&P's outlook bump of Hartford's junk rating to positive from stable represents a validation of financial recovery efforts, Mayor Luke Bronin said.

The tax hike should provide new recurring revenue that restores structural balance after years of weak reserve levels, according to S&P Global Ratings.