TODAY at noon: Education Spending Since 1990 with IBO education expert Youngwan Song, PhD. We'll cover 📌 the different categories of education spending 📌per-pupil spending 📌why the numbers can vary depending on how spending is measured Register here: ibo-nyc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

💡 As NYC looks to expand early childhood education programs, IBO's recent report identifies possible challenges with the current process for matching families to seats, especially for 3-K. buff.ly/g3XsP76 #education #publicschools #nycschools

Who gets to make decisions about NYC's Education? IBO's new report details the history of mayoral control, how the system is currently structured, and what it means for New York City's public education. Check it out! buff.ly/K77ncQU

WED, OCT 28 @ noon: Join IBO education experts as they discuss different ways per-pupil spending is measured, and how to access and use the data behind our #NYCEducation Spending Since 1990 dashboard RSVP: ibo-nyc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

In the recently published Mayor's Management Report, it documents that end-to-end average response times for life-threatening medical emergencies is getting longer. Today IBO testified to @NYCCouncil on how staffing challenges contributes to this trend. Read the full testimony: buff.ly/ZP7Q9wk

How does the City award funding to arts & culture programming? What is the Cultural Development Fund? Who are the CDF grantees? 🎨🎭 IBO analyzed 2025 application data to provide detailed information on CDF applicants, recipients, and grants disbursed. Check it out! buff.ly/6jwZ6ct

There's still time to RSVP for our NYC Budget 101 Workshops happening tonight at 6:00PM and again tomorrow at 1:00PM! We're covering the budget timeline, key players, the difference between the Expense and Capital budget, and more... 📌Register: buff.ly/EfMvioR

What are some of the challenges facing NYC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs? 🍎 IBO's newest report analyzes data from the 2024-2025 school year to identify challenges within the 3-K and Pre-K matching process. Read the full report! buff.ly/1rFgJbl #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Join leading policy researchers and practitioners for a discussion on the historic, current, and future role of government in supporting the cultural sector! Register now: buff.ly/bjPtIZk

It's getting chilly outside... why don't you *fall* into our NYC's Budget in $100 Resource? 🍁 We just updated this guide with numbers from the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget. Check it out! buff.ly/rjVnbbp

We're accepting #Internship applications from both undergraduate and graduate students until this Friday, October 2nd. Check out the full listing here: buff.ly/qqiLefe ISO: Students passionate about a future career in #publicpolicy keen to conduct research and analysis with IBO experts!

What if NYC only had $100 (instead of $126 billion)? 💸 With a budget larger than most U.S. states, the sheer scale of the NYC budget can be hard to grasp. We just updated this budget resource with numbers from the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget. Check it out! buff.ly/rjVnbbp

If you're headed to #ABFM's Annual Research conference, find IBO's budget experts discussing these topics. View the program brochure here: buff.ly/BVOHpuF

Fun things you can do to celebrate fall: 🍎 Go apple picking 🎃 Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte 😍 Read through every single report published by IBO this year buff.ly/927QK0B

Ever heard a budget term and had no idea what it meant? Our website has a handy Budget Glossary for frequently used phrases: buff.ly/rpKoRq6

How does the City discount parking fines for businesses? 🚚 Updating a previous report from 2019, IBO looks at how much the city has collected from the two ticket abatement programs — and how much it may have forgone — over the past several years. Check out the report! buff.ly/fy4J3u6

Want to better understand how New York City’s budget process works? This introductory workshop will cover #NYC's budget timeline, how the City raises and spends money, and who plays a role in making budget decisions. Register for 10/14 (6:00PM ET) or 10/15 (1:00PM ET) now! buff.ly/lCoxQd2

📢 Calling all #Parents and #Educators! Back to school budgeting means another round of IBO's School Budget Workshops. 🍏 Learn how NYC schools are funded, and how YOU can look at your own child's school budget. 🍏 Ask our education experts anything! 🍎 Register here: buff.ly/vdlghGb

Keeping track of all the important NYC budget dates can be tough - but don't fret, IBO's handy Budget Timeline is here to help: buff.ly/LtDdKZm

(1/4) In an article published on #EntryLevelJobs and #AI @THECITYNY highlighted @nycfuture's chart showing a decline of 49% in job openings in high-tech occupations. #IBO shares an interest in monitoring AI's... 📑ARTICLE: buff.ly/Ah1n5ov 📊REPORT: buff.ly/IjVUozc

Summer isn't over yet... did you know the Parks Department is also in charge of maintaining City beaches? ⛱️ Check out the history of Parks funding: buff.ly/UyIycZw

It's IBO's Monthly Fiscal Indicators! 🍎 Our monthly point-in-time view of NYC’s financial position, including the budget, workforce levels, spending to date, and fiscal year progress. View the September update: buff.ly/auXPqc8

ICYMI last week: some NYC small building owners may face fines for not using the official City trash bins. buff.ly/D3yjb6U

Owners of small NYC buildings face fines for failure to use official trash bins

Fines for failing to use an official “NYC Bin” range from $50 to $200 for repeat offenders.

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Have you heard about the new schools opening in New York City? These facilities are meant to add 4,656 seats citywide, but will they help alleviate over-enrollment? Using 2023-2024 Data, IBO charted the percent of over-enrolled classes by school district.

Today is #BackToSchool for NYC public school students! 🍎 Check out our latest education research on absenteeism and suspension: buff.ly/WLgWlak

Ever wondered how a tax lien sale works? Never fear, IBO is here: buff.ly/EOYNrry

How has the City handled and enforced organics composting in recent years? Allow IBO to explain... buff.ly/3SN5Smg

Join the #NYC Independent Budget Office team as our next Data Manager! Applications open now till September 15. 📌 Details and how to apply here: buff.ly/t5pGe3A

🍎 Have a question about New York City's Budget or Policy? IBO is here to help! 🍉 ¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre el presupuesto o las políticas de la ciudad de Nueva York? ¡La IBO está aquí para ayudarle! 🍓 对纽约市的预算或政策有疑问？IBO 随时为您提供帮助！

IBO Pets/support team, round 2! Just like our friends here, IBO is here to support! If you have questions about the City budget, ideas for research or workshop requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out.