What Keeps 115 U.S. Mayors Up at Night
Cities are increasingly on the front lines for addressing housing, climate and other challenges with less support from higher levels of government. Find out the concerns of Mayors across the U.S.
Category: Bureau Updates
State Falls Short on Education Aid for Boston
Under the Governors FY19 budget, the state share of the cost of Boston’s School Department operating budget will continue to be less than the year before.
Boston’s Tax Rate Set for FY18
Continued extraordinary new growth from new development is pumping up Boston’s annual property tax levy to support its growing operational expenses.
Boston’s Cost for Compensated Absences
Boston’s total accumulated liability for compensated absences was $200.3M (as of 6/16) – 71% is for accumulated sick days. With a $142M sick leave liability, the City should evaluate the utility of the payment for unused sick days and seek to reduce future payouts in contract negotiations.