New York City Independent Budget Office
@nycibo.bsky.social
Your go-to source for nonpartisan, data-driven insights on NYC’s budget, economy, and policy. We break down spending, tax revenues, housing, education, and more.
https://www.ibo.nyc.gov
https://www.ibo.nyc.gov
(5/5) In case you missed it, this report might be of interest!
@CMCrystalHudson @Dr_yusefsalaam_ @CMLindaLee @Lynn4NYC @CMDarleneMealy
@CMSusanZhuang
Read the report here: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
@CMCrystalHudson @Dr_yusefsalaam_ @CMLindaLee @Lynn4NYC @CMDarleneMealy
@CMSusanZhuang
Read the report here: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
(5/5) In case you missed it, this report might be of interest!
@CMCrystalHudson @Dr_yusefsalaam_ @CMLindaLee @Lynn4NYC @CMDarleneMealy
@CMSusanZhuang
Read the report here: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
@CMCrystalHudson @Dr_yusefsalaam_ @CMLindaLee @Lynn4NYC @CMDarleneMealy
@CMSusanZhuang
Read the report here: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
(4/5) This combination of hires, retirements, and resignations has changed the experience level of the caseworker workforce over time.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
(4/5) This combination of hires, retirements, and resignations has changed the experience level of the caseworker workforce over time.
(3/5) From 2022 through 2025, the rate of resignations among caseworkers increased more than four-fold, from 4% to 15%. In fact, 90 caseworkers have resigned since 2023—1.6 times more than the previous six years combined.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
(3/5) From 2022 through 2025, the rate of resignations among caseworkers increased more than four-fold, from 4% to 15%. In fact, 90 caseworkers have resigned since 2023—1.6 times more than the previous six years combined.
(2/5) The demand for new APS services decreased during the pandemic and has since rebounded. The total number of referrals in 2025 surpassed pre-pandemic levels (14% higher than the pre-pandemic average from 2017 through 2019).
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
(2/5) The demand for new APS services decreased during the pandemic and has since rebounded. The total number of referrals in 2025 surpassed pre-pandemic levels (14% higher than the pre-pandemic average from 2017 through 2019).
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
(1/5) IBO’s latest analysis looks at hiring and retention of caseworkers in the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to help policymakers understand ongoing staffing challenges and assess the program’s current state.
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
(1/5) IBO’s latest analysis looks at hiring and retention of caseworkers in the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to help policymakers understand ongoing staffing challenges and assess the program’s current state.
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Read the report: buff.ly/aMtCAzD
Want to understand what’s happening in NYC’s public schools? Join the NYC Independent Budget Office and Chalkbeat New York for a data-driven look at enrollment, chronic absenteeism, students in temporary housing, and more
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Want to understand what’s happening in NYC’s public schools? Join the NYC Independent Budget Office and Chalkbeat New York for a data-driven look at enrollment, chronic absenteeism, students in temporary housing, and more
(2) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
(2) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
(1) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
(1) IBO's October 2025 Round-up!
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
Read all our reports at ibo.nyc.gov
In 2023, NYC became the first major U.S. city to adopt climate budgeting, a process for assessing a City’s progress toward its climate priorities
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In 2023, NYC became the first major U.S. city to adopt climate budgeting, a process for assessing a City’s progress toward its climate priorities
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
Read IBO's latest report examining OMB's assessment of the City's #capital spending: buff.ly/MCrSaLW
‼️ How will federal changes impact the City's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters? Read the latest report in IBO's Federal Changes, Local Impacts series: buff.ly/h3kKniv.
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
‼️ How will federal changes impact the City's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters? Read the latest report in IBO's Federal Changes, Local Impacts series: buff.ly/h3kKniv.
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
#DisasterPrep #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse
This morning, IBO testified to @council.nyc.gov on "Right to Counsel in Housing Court", a landmark program intended to provide access to legal services to tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. In a report published last month, IBO examined the rollout and implementation of RTC.
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This morning, IBO testified to @council.nyc.gov on "Right to Counsel in Housing Court", a landmark program intended to provide access to legal services to tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. In a report published last month, IBO examined the rollout and implementation of RTC.
Published yesterday, IBO's lates "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" report focused on how #lowincome households are particularly impacted by the flurry of changes at the Federal level. It examines access to #healthcare #housing #food and more.
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Published yesterday, IBO's lates "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" report focused on how #lowincome households are particularly impacted by the flurry of changes at the Federal level. It examines access to #healthcare #housing #food and more.
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
See the full report: www.ibo.nyc.gov/assets/ibo/d...
Although tax expenditures do not appear as planned spending in the City’s budget, they represent an intentional foregoing of revenue, making them a form of government spending.
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Although tax expenditures do not appear as planned spending in the City’s budget, they represent an intentional foregoing of revenue, making them a form of government spending.
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
Read IBO's testimony delivered today on NYC’s housing tax incentives: buff.ly/k0TV5BD
🎭 How do proposed changes by the #federal government affect NYC culture and arts organizations, and how has the City supported these organizations?
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎭 How do proposed changes by the #federal government affect NYC culture and arts organizations, and how has the City supported these organizations?
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
Let us know in the comments how these changes could impact you and your community.
#NYCArts #performingarts #humanities #museums #glam
IBO will be presenting recent research at the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Swipe to see what we’ll be discussing! #ABFM2025 #NYCBudget
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
IBO will be presenting recent research at the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Swipe to see what we’ll be discussing! #ABFM2025 #NYCBudget
‼️ How could federal changes to budget and policy impact New York City's higher education sector?
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
‼️ How could federal changes to budget and policy impact New York City's higher education sector?
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
🏫 IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series describe how this critical sector supports NYC's local economy,
💲 📖 Interested in hosting a City Budget Workshop? IBO offers interactive City Budget 101 Workshops for community groups, schools, and workplaces!
💸 🏫 And don’t miss our School Budget Workshop on October 30, 2025 (via Zoom) scan the QR code to join and learn how to dig into your own school’s budget!
💸 🏫 And don’t miss our School Budget Workshop on October 30, 2025 (via Zoom) scan the QR code to join and learn how to dig into your own school’s budget!
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
💲 📖 Interested in hosting a City Budget Workshop? IBO offers interactive City Budget 101 Workshops for community groups, schools, and workplaces!
💸 🏫 And don’t miss our School Budget Workshop on October 30, 2025 (via Zoom) scan the QR code to join and learn how to dig into your own school’s budget!
💸 🏫 And don’t miss our School Budget Workshop on October 30, 2025 (via Zoom) scan the QR code to join and learn how to dig into your own school’s budget!
‼️ Do you pay taxes in New York City? IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series explains some of the ways that recent federal tax reforms may impact local taxpayers.
Read the full report here: buff.ly/wrLB4Ci
#NYCTaxes #NYCFiscalPolicy #NYCBudget #TaxReform
Read the full report here: buff.ly/wrLB4Ci
#NYCTaxes #NYCFiscalPolicy #NYCBudget #TaxReform
October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
‼️ Do you pay taxes in New York City? IBO's latest report in our "Federal Changes, Local Impacts" series explains some of the ways that recent federal tax reforms may impact local taxpayers.
Read the full report here: buff.ly/wrLB4Ci
#NYCTaxes #NYCFiscalPolicy #NYCBudget #TaxReform
Read the full report here: buff.ly/wrLB4Ci
#NYCTaxes #NYCFiscalPolicy #NYCBudget #TaxReform
It's getting chilly out, but we're looking forward to next summer... ☀️
Check out IBO's new storymap breaking down the distribution of cooling centers across NYC! bit.ly/3KKBTW3
#NYC #NewYorkCity #EmergencyManagement #CoolingCenters
Check out IBO's new storymap breaking down the distribution of cooling centers across NYC! bit.ly/3KKBTW3
#NYC #NewYorkCity #EmergencyManagement #CoolingCenters
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's getting chilly out, but we're looking forward to next summer... ☀️
Check out IBO's new storymap breaking down the distribution of cooling centers across NYC! bit.ly/3KKBTW3
#NYC #NewYorkCity #EmergencyManagement #CoolingCenters
Check out IBO's new storymap breaking down the distribution of cooling centers across NYC! bit.ly/3KKBTW3
#NYC #NewYorkCity #EmergencyManagement #CoolingCenters
Education is the City’s largest budget category. As of June 2025, DOE’s budget included $2.2 billion, or about 6%, in federal funds.
See our full report to understand how federal changes could impact the City's school system buff.ly/USmnO3a
See our full report to understand how federal changes could impact the City's school system buff.ly/USmnO3a
October 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Education is the City’s largest budget category. As of June 2025, DOE’s budget included $2.2 billion, or about 6%, in federal funds.
See our full report to understand how federal changes could impact the City's school system buff.ly/USmnO3a
See our full report to understand how federal changes could impact the City's school system buff.ly/USmnO3a
👻 While October 31 might mean “Halloween” for some, we call it "DOE Audited Register date!
📖 Find out how enrollment data drives NYC public school budgets — and how to read your own — at IBO’s October 30 workshop!
📖 Find out how enrollment data drives NYC public school budgets — and how to read your own — at IBO’s October 30 workshop!
October 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
👻 While October 31 might mean “Halloween” for some, we call it "DOE Audited Register date!
📖 Find out how enrollment data drives NYC public school budgets — and how to read your own — at IBO’s October 30 workshop!
📖 Find out how enrollment data drives NYC public school budgets — and how to read your own — at IBO’s October 30 workshop!
Meet the four downstate #casino proposals up for consideration by the State's Gaming Facility Location Board. 🎲 Full explainer is up now on our website: buff.ly/o8S47Fc
#NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #NYCEconomy #casinos #NYState
#NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #NYCEconomy #casinos #NYState
October 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Meet the four downstate #casino proposals up for consideration by the State's Gaming Facility Location Board. 🎲 Full explainer is up now on our website: buff.ly/o8S47Fc
#NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #NYCEconomy #casinos #NYState
#NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #NYCEconomy #casinos #NYState
As we settle into fall, enjoy a beautiful #NewYorkApple while reading IBO's September publications... www.ibo.nyc.gov 🍎🍂
#NYCGovernment #NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #healthcare #education
#NYCGovernment #NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #healthcare #education
October 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As we settle into fall, enjoy a beautiful #NewYorkApple while reading IBO's September publications... www.ibo.nyc.gov 🍎🍂
#NYCGovernment #NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #healthcare #education
#NYCGovernment #NYCBudget #NYCPolicy #healthcare #education
We look forward to participating in today's @CBC conference "Mayoral Smart Choices". Speaking on the "Finance" panel, IBO's director Louisa Chafee will discuss pertinent issues facing NYC's next mayor.
October 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We look forward to participating in today's @CBC conference "Mayoral Smart Choices". Speaking on the "Finance" panel, IBO's director Louisa Chafee will discuss pertinent issues facing NYC's next mayor.