BUDGET WATCH 2020

Analysis of Boston’s FY20 proposed budget.

Boston’s proposed operating budget and 5-year capital plan, were recently released by the Mayor and are now before the City Council for review. The operating budget totals $3.48B, a growth of $166M or 5% over FY19. The 5-year capital plan totals $2.78B.

The City’s annual budget is more than a document about revenues and expenditures. The budget is a policy document that indicates the City’s priorities for the coming year and how it is preparing now to be in a position to meet future challenges.

Learn more in this Special Report about:

• What the annual budget represents as a policy document.
• Eight budget dynamics to watch.
• Continued vigilance needed to ensure a fiscally healthy Boston

Read the full Special Report here>