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Fiscal Policy Corner
FPWA’s fiscal policy team provides fiscal and economic analysis aimed at advancing the economic security of all New Yorkers. Through our analysis, FPWA empowers human service nonprofits and community members with the policy insights they need to advance dignity and security for all New Yorkers.
A Tool for NYC Budget Advocates
Our NYC Funds Tracker is a public advocacy data tool designed to empower New Yorkers with knowledge of the City’s budget, particularly focused on funding for human services. Advocates can use the tool to access essential facts and figures related to New York City’s revenue and expenditures, or use the tool to understand long-term trends affecting the City’s ability to help New Yorker’s thrive.
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Through our NYC Budget Watch series, FPWA unravels the city’s complex budgetary documents to provide key takeaways and analysis at each stage of New York City’s budget process.
Scroll over each step to read our findings.
Step 1:
Preliminary Budget
At the start of the year, the Mayor presents a Preliminary Budget outlining his funding priorities and policy goals for the City. Once the Preliminary Budget is released, the formal budget negotiation process begins between the Mayor and the New York City Council, with the Council initiating the first round of Public Hearings on the budget.
Our Takeaway
Step 2:
Executive Budget (coming soon)
In April, the Mayor releases the Executive Budget, an updated proposed budget based on the Council’s response to the Preliminary Budget. The Council conducts a second round of targeted hearings based on outlined proposals.
Analysis Coming Soon
Step 4:
Modified Budget (coming soon)
In November, half-way through the fiscal year, the Mayor reassesses the adopted budget based on updated estimates of revenue and spending needs. The Mayor can increase or decrease spending by 5% without consulting the City Council.
Analysis Coming Soon
Step 3:
Adopted Budget (coming soon)
By July 1, the start of the new Fiscal Year, the Mayor and City Council are required to come to an agreement and publish the Adopted Budget. If an agreement is not found, certain appropriations are extended.
Analysis Coming Soon
Other Current Policies and Priorities
Our policy, advocacy, and research establishes policy priorities on an annual basis. As new issues emerge and existing ones evolve, FPWA rises to meet and address new challenges.
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