Spending in the Shadows FY2019
New Yorkers need a clear way to be informed of billions budgeted, without any public reporting from the New York State Assembly or State Senate, over the past five years.
Circumventing Democracy
August 17, 2018 - A full report on special elections and vacancies in the state legislature is currently being planned for release later this year.
Citizens Union Releases Spending in the Shadows Report
March 21, 2017 - There is little, if any, public disclosures in reporting on how these funds are eventually spent, involving whom, and what elected officials are involved.
Spending in the Shadows 2018
Spending in the Shadows Nonspecific Funding in the FY 2018 New York State Enacted Budget Download as a PDF: Spending…
Citizens Union Report Finds Nonspecific Discretionary “Lump Sum Funds” Persist & Grow In State Budget
September 29, 2016 - Citizens Union released the latest edition of the budget report "Spending in the Shadows."
Citizens Union Issues Brief and Policy Position Statement on Police Accountability
August 2016 - Citizens Union (CU) urges the enactment of laws and adoption of new rules and regulations that will strengthen the accountability of the New York Police Department to the public and consequently improve the relationship between the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the public.
New Council Member Items Uphold Promise Of More Equality For Districts
June 25, 2014 - Districts to receive near equal amounts of expense funds and equal capital funds.
Citizens Union Opposes Proposal To Raise Retirement Age For Certain State Judges
October 22, 2013 - Good Government Group believes constitutional amendment is misplaced reform.
2010 City Charter Revision Commission Ballot Questions
On March 3, 2010, Mayor Bloomberg announced the appointment of a City Charter Revision Commission consisting of fifteen members charged…
Citizens Union Releases Report Card on Council Rules and Operations
January 19, 2010 - Hails 4-year progress in transparency but urges end to committee stipends. Report calls for number of committees to be halved and council meetings to be webcast. Asks twenty-one supportive councilmembers to vote their position and end stipends.