BGR - Reports http://www.bgr.org/reports/ Analysis of government policies, finance, management, and administration en rgalvin@bgr.org Copyright 2011 2011-10-06T18:01:00+00:00 BGR Examines Local, State Items on Fall Ballots http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-examines-local-state-items-on-fall-ballots/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-examines-local-state-items-on-fall-ballots/#When:18:01:00Z In On the Ballot: Local and State Propositions, October and November 2011, BGR examines charter amendments in Jefferson and Orleans parishes, tax propositions in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes, and six amendments to the state constitution.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Schools, St. Tammany Parish, Statewide, Taxation and Assessments 2011-10-06T18:01:00+00:00 BGR Comments on Proposed Amendment to Layoff Rule http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-comments-on-the-proposed-amendment-to-the-civil-service-rule-on-layoffs/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-comments-on-the-proposed-amendment-to-the-civil-service-rule-on-layoffs/#When:14:26:48Z In this letter to the members of the Civil Service Commission, BGR supports the concept proposed by the administration to amend the Civil Service rule related to layoffs, but raises concerns about certain aspects of the amendment.

]]> Civil Service, Orleans Parish 2011-06-28T14:26:48+00:00 The Future of the Crescent City Connection http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-future-of-the-crescent-city-connection/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-future-of-the-crescent-city-connection/#When:20:56:43Z In Over the River: The Future of the Crescent City Connection Bridge & Ferries, BGR examines the implications of allowing bridge tolls to expire and options for funding the bridge and ferries in the future.

]]> Infrastructure, Orleans Parish 2011-04-26T20:56:43+00:00 BGR Examines Four Jefferson Parish Ballot Propositions http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-examines-four-jefferson-parish-ballot-propositions/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-examines-four-jefferson-parish-ballot-propositions/#When:16:45:21Z On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish, April 30, 2011 examines one sales tax proposition and three property tax propositions. The propositions include taxes for schools and drainage.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot, Taxation and Assessments 2011-04-12T16:45:21+00:00 Addressing the High Cost of Nonprofit Exemptions http://www.bgr.org/reports/addressing-the-high-cost-of-nonprofit-exemptions/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/addressing-the-high-cost-of-nonprofit-exemptions/#When:21:31:50Z In The Nonprofit Margin: Addressing the Costs of the Nonprofit Exemption in New Orleans (March 2011), BGR examines the impact of the nonprofit exemption on government finances and tax rates and various approaches for mitigating that impact.

]]> Orleans Parish, Statewide, Taxation and Assessments 2011-03-15T21:31:50+00:00 BGR Presentations to the Tax Fairness Commission http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-speaks-on-tax-fairness/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-speaks-on-tax-fairness/#When:15:21:14Z The Bureau of Governmental Research made presentations before the New Orleans Tax Fairness Commission on February 3, 2011 and February 23, 2011.

The first presentation, Taxation in New Orleans, examines the City’s tax picture, with particular emphasis on property taxes. Read it here.

The second presentation, The Industrial Development Board and PILOT Subsidies, provides information on the Industrial Development Board of New Orleans and the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) subsidies that it awards to developments. Read it here.

]]> Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2011-02-10T15:21:14+00:00 BGR Reviews 2011 Budget http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reviews-2011-budget/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reviews-2011-budget/#When:18:00:37Z On November 24, BGR sent a letter to the Mayor and City Council on the proposed 2011 budget for the City of New Orleans. The letter contains suggestions that would free up millions of dollars.

Read the letter.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Orleans Parish 2010-11-24T18:00:37+00:00 Inside Outsourcing: City Contracting http://www.bgr.org/reports/inside-outsourcing-city-contracting/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/inside-outsourcing-city-contracting/#When:16:23:36Z The Bureau of Governmental Research today releases Inside Outsourcing: A Year in the Life of City Contracting. Building from an analysis of hundreds of City contracts in effect during 2009, BGR provides a broad overview of City contracting and discusses key problem areas that require the attention of the current administration and City Council.

]]> Contracting, Orleans Parish 2010-11-08T16:23:36+00:00 What ‘Rolling Forward’ Means for Tax Rates http://www.bgr.org/reports/what-rolling-forward-means-for-tax-rates/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/what-rolling-forward-means-for-tax-rates/#When:16:12:48Z In Rolling Forward: The Complete Picture, BGR provides a composite picture of citywide property tax rates in Orleans Parish, the capacity of various taxing entities to increase those rates, and the potential cost to property owners.

]]> Taxation and Assessments 2010-11-04T16:12:48+00:00 BGR Reviews 10 Proposed Amendments http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reviews-10-proposed-amendments/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reviews-10-proposed-amendments/#When:14:42:42Z In On the Ballot: Issues on the Ballot for November 2, 2010, BGR analyzes 10 State constitutional amendments on the November ballot. The amendments concern a wide variety of issues, including salary increases for elected officials, property tax exemptions, public retirement benefits and expropriation of blighted property.

]]> On the Ballot 2010-10-18T14:42:42+00:00 BGR Reviews October 2010 Ballot Items http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reviews-october-2010-ballot-items/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reviews-october-2010-ballot-items/#When:16:13:33Z In On the Ballot: Issues on the Ballot for October 2, 2010, BGR analyzes two Orleans Parish propositions, including a charter amendment to reform recreation, and two State constitutional amendments on the October ballot.

]]> On the Ballot 2010-09-14T16:13:33+00:00 Addressing Infrastructure Needs in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/addressing-infrastructure-needs-in-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/addressing-infrastructure-needs-in-new-orleans/#When:17:10:08Z In The Price of Civilization: Addressing Infrastructure Needs in New Orleans, BGR provides information on New Orleans’ core infrastructure needs and assesses the community’s capacity to fund those needs.

]]> Government Finance, Infrastructure, Orleans Parish, Planning Issues, Sewerage and Water Board 2010-08-11T17:10:08+00:00 Shifting the Costs of the Homestead Exemption http://www.bgr.org/reports/shifting-the-costs-of-the-homestead-exemption/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/shifting-the-costs-of-the-homestead-exemption/#When:16:49:54Z In Forgotten Promises: The Lost Connection Between the Homestead Exemption and the Revenue Sharing Fund (June 2010), BGR examines the decline of a state mechanism to cover the costs of the exemption.

]]> Statewide, Taxation and Assessments 2010-06-08T16:49:54+00:00 BGR Opposes Dilution of Open Meetings Laws http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-opposes-dilution-of-open-meetings-laws/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-opposes-dilution-of-open-meetings-laws/#When:14:56:07Z In this letter to the members of the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee of the State Legislature, BGR opposes any dilution of the state’s open meetings laws. The letter comes in response to a push to close certain meetings of public bodies.

]]> Statewide 2010-05-20T14:56:07+00:00 Public School Governance in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/public-school-governance-in-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/public-school-governance-in-new-orleans/#When:15:06:20Z In Managing Innovation: Models for Governing the System of Public Schools in New Orleans (May 2010), BGR and Tulane University’s Cowen Institute present five potential models for governing public schools in New Orleans and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

]]> Governance Issues, Orleans Parish, Schools 2010-05-19T15:06:20+00:00 A Need for Clarity: The Revised Master Plan http://www.bgr.org/reports/master-plan-falls-short-of-mission/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/master-plan-falls-short-of-mission/#When:16:49:33Z In A Need for Clarity: The Revised New Orleans 2030 Draft Plan (April 2010), BGR continues its work to improve the draft master plan. While the report recognizes limited improvements from the previous draft, it finds that the revised draft does not live up to its mission in key areas. The report provides specific recommendations for improving the document.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2010-04-07T16:49:33+00:00 Contracting Reform in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/Contracting-Reform-in-New-Orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/Contracting-Reform-in-New-Orleans/#When:15:38:40Z Contracting with Confidence: Professional Services Contracting Reform in New Orleans (March 2010) presents a new model to improve contract administration and restore faith in the contracting process.

]]> Contracting, Orleans Parish 2010-03-17T15:38:40+00:00 Questions for a New Mayor http://www.bgr.org/reports/questions-for-a-new-mayor/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/questions-for-a-new-mayor/#When:15:19:47Z With the primary on the way, BGR submitted questions to all mayoral candidates on topics in four areas: the city’s budget, city services, infrastructure and blight. Four candidates – Rob Couhig, John Georges, Mitch Landrieu and James Perry – responded. BGR is presenting the Q&A to the public in a web-only, four-part series, Questions for a New Mayor.

Press Release: BGR Begins Four-Part Q&A Series with 2010 Mayoral Candidates

]]> Governance Issues, Orleans Parish 2010-01-19T15:19:47+00:00 Building a Model Assessment System in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/building-a-model-assessment-system-in-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/building-a-model-assessment-system-in-new-orleans/#When:14:00:07Z As the campaign for the city’s soon-to-be consolidated assessor’s office begins, BGR releases In All Fairness: Building a Model Assessment System in New Orleans. The report explains what the new citywide assessor must do to create a fair, efficient and transparent assessment system in Orleans Parish.

]]> Governance Issues, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2009-12-14T14:00:07+00:00 Neighborhood Participation and the Master Plan http://www.bgr.org/reports/neighborhood-participation-and-the-master-plan/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/neighborhood-participation-and-the-master-plan/#When:16:33:25Z In this report, BGR examines the New Orleans draft master plan’s proposal for citizen participation.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2009-10-27T16:33:25+00:00 In Search of the Master Plan http://www.bgr.org/reports/in-search-of-the-master-plan/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/in-search-of-the-master-plan/#When:21:32:43Z BGR’s report, In Search of the Master Plan: Making the New Orleans 2030 Draft Plan Work, provides analysis and recommendations on the draft of the New Orleans master plan that is currently before the public.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2009-10-14T21:32:43+00:00 Master Plan Not Ready for Public Hearing http://www.bgr.org/reports/master-plan-not-ready-for-public-hearing/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/master-plan-not-ready-for-public-hearing/#When:21:20:04Z In this release, BGR calls on the City Planning Commission to delay public hearings on the master plan until the missing portions — including chapters on citizen participation and plan implementation — have been released to the public.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2009-10-12T21:20:04+00:00 In the Private Interest: A Review of the Lake Forest Plaza TIF Proposal http://www.bgr.org/reports/in-the-private-interest-a-review-of-the-lake-forest-plaza-tif-proposal/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/in-the-private-interest-a-review-of-the-lake-forest-plaza-tif-proposal/#When:18:51:20Z In this report entitled In the Private Interest: A Review of the Lake Forest Plaza TIF Proposal, BGR analyzes a tax increment financing (TIF) proposal by the owners of the former mall site to use public funds to clear up debts on the site and redevelop it.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2009-09-16T18:51:20+00:00 Legislation Would Override Planning Provisions in N.O. Charter http://www.bgr.org/reports/legislation-would-override-planning-provisions-in-n.o.-charter/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/legislation-would-override-planning-provisions-in-n.o.-charter/#When:16:47:41Z This BGR release deals with proposed legislation that would require a referendum for approval of the city’s Master Plan. It focuses on three bills, all introduced by New Orleans legislators, that attempt to undermine a charter change approved by New Orleanians seven months ago.

]]> Planning Issues 2009-06-09T16:47:41+00:00 The House that Uncle Sam Built: The Continued Expansion of Subsidized Housing in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-house-that-uncle-sam-built-the-continued-expansion-of-subsidized-housin/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-house-that-uncle-sam-built-the-continued-expansion-of-subsidized-housin/#When:15:20:41Z Building on prior BGR research, The House that Uncle Sam Built provides numbers on the existing and projected subsidized rental housing supply in the city. It also provides projections at the metropolitan level.

]]> Housing 2009-05-13T15:20:41+00:00 Who’s Behind the Tree?  The Homestead Exemption and Taxpayers in the New Orleans Area http://www.bgr.org/reports/whos-behind-the-tree-the-homestead-exemption-and-taxpayers-in-the-new-orlea/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/whos-behind-the-tree-the-homestead-exemption-and-taxpayers-in-the-new-orlea/#When:16:29:28Z In Who’s Behind the Tree? The Homestead Exemption and Taxpayers in the New Orleans Area, BGR examines the impacts of a proposed increase in Louisiana’s homestead exemption on taxpayers in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes.

]]> Statewide, Taxation and Assessments 2009-03-23T16:29:28+00:00 On the Ballot: Jefferson Transit Taxes http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-jefferson-parish-april-4th-2009/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-jefferson-parish-april-4th-2009/#When:18:22:43Z In On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish, April 4, 2009, BGR examines two transit taxes up for renewal by voters.

]]> Infrastructure, Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot 2009-03-16T18:22:43+00:00 BGR’s Letter Makes Recommendations on the Economic Development Fund http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-letter-makes-recommendations-on-economic-development-fund/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-letter-makes-recommendations-on-economic-development-fund/#When:15:58:03Z On Feb. 3, BGR sent a letter to Councilman Arnold Fielkow, Chairman of City Council’s Special Projects and Economic Development Committee, on the use and operation of the city’s Economic Development Fund. The letter recommends that the city abandon the current practice of directing grants to a handful of individual business ventures or nonprofit activities. Instead, it urges the city to use the EDF funds to fund economic development functions and initiatives that benefit multiple businesses.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish 2009-02-04T15:58:03+00:00 Rethinking the World Trade Center Building Transaction http://www.bgr.org/reports/world-trade-center-report-number-2/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/world-trade-center-report-number-2/#When:16:24:53Z Today the Bureau of Governmental Research releases Rethinking the World Trade Center Building Transaction. The report reviews the New Orleans Building Corporation’s approach to redeveloping the World Trade Center tower and parking garage in downtown New Orleans. For more than 10 years, the city has unsuccessfully pursued redevelopment in partnership with the master tenant of the buildings. BGR recommends that the city abandon that approach, and instead seek to buy out the master tenant and sell the buildings.

]]> Orleans Parish, World Trade Center 2009-01-15T16:24:53+00:00 On the Ballot: November 2008 http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-november-2008/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-november-2008/#When:20:14:01Z On the Ballot: Jefferson, Orleans and State Propositions, November 2008 (10/14/08) provides analysis of local propositions as well as amendments to the state constitution appearing on the Nov. 4 ballot.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Planning Issues, Statewide 2008-10-14T20:14:01+00:00 Maintaining New Orleans’ Streets http://www.bgr.org/reports/maintaining-nos-streets/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/maintaining-nos-streets/#When:16:00:09Z Street Smarts: Maintaining and Managing New Orleans’ Road Network provides an overview of street management systems and explores the challenges New Orleans faces in maintaining its streets.

]]> Infrastructure, Orleans Parish 2008-10-01T16:00:09+00:00 Schools Plan: Unanswered Questions http://www.bgr.org/reports/school-plan-unanswered-questions/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/school-plan-unanswered-questions/#When:20:23:58Z BGR’s release, School Facilities Plan Leaves Financing Questions Unanswered (9/24/08), examines the financial component of the School Facilities Master Plan for Orleans Parish.

]]> Orleans Parish, Schools 2008-09-24T20:23:58+00:00 On the Ballot: October 2008 http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-october-2008/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-october-2008/#When:13:53:10Z In On the Ballot: New Orleans, October 2008 (9/16/08), BGR provides analysis and takes positions on two ballot propositions: one to issue bonds for criminal justice facilities and another to protect the newly created Office of Inspector General.

]]> Ethics, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish 2008-09-16T13:53:10+00:00 Look Before You Leap: Tax Increment Financing in Jefferson Parish http://www.bgr.org/reports/look-before-you-leap-tax-increment-financing-in-jefferson-parish/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/look-before-you-leap-tax-increment-financing-in-jefferson-parish/#When:18:52:38Z Look Before You Leap: Tax Increment Financing in Jefferson Parish provides an overview of tax increment financing (TIF) and describes four TIF districts proposed in Jefferson Parish. It also reviews the perceived benefits of TIF, as well as the pitfalls and potential abuses of the mechanism. It concludes with recommendations concerning the future use of TIF in Jefferson Parish.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Jefferson Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2008-07-22T18:52:38+00:00 On the Ballot: Orleans School Taxes http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-orleans-school-taxes/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-ballot-orleans-school-taxes/#When:18:36:53Z On the Ballot: Orleans Parish School Tax Renewals provides an overview of four New Orleans property tax millages up for voter renewal on July 19.

]]> On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Schools 2008-06-23T18:36:53+00:00 World Trade Center Letter http://www.bgr.org/reports/world-trade-center-letter/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/world-trade-center-letter/#When:14:30:49Z BGR has sent a letter to members of the New Orleans City Council expressing concerns about certain aspects of the proposed redevelopment of the World Trade Center property downtown (6/19/08).

]]> Orleans Parish, World Trade Center 2008-06-19T14:30:49+00:00 Mending the Urban Fabric: Part 2 http://www.bgr.org/reports/mending-the-urban-fabric-part-2/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/mending-the-urban-fabric-part-2/#When:19:47:56Z Mending the Urban Fabric: Blight in New Orleans is a two-part series analyzing blighted property programs and recommending reforms. In Part I, BGR addressed the structure, goals and strategy of New Orleans’ blight programs. In Part II, BGR focuses on code enforcement and procedures for successful redevelopment.

]]> Blight, Orleans Parish 2008-04-14T19:47:56+00:00 Drafting a TIF Policy for New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/drafting-a-tif-policy-for-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/drafting-a-tif-policy-for-new-orleans/#When:14:45:32Z The City of New Orleans is working on a draft policy governing tax increment financing. BGR submitted comments on the February 2008 draft at the request of the City Council’s Special Development Projects and Economic Development Committee. The letter recommends that the City look to San Antonio’s TIF policy for guidance. In November, BGR submitted a letter commenting on a City TIF policy report.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2008-03-12T14:45:32+00:00 Mending the Urban Fabric: Part 1 http://www.bgr.org/reports/mending-the-urban-fabric-part-1/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/mending-the-urban-fabric-part-1/#When:14:23:26Z This is the first in a two-part series analyzing New Orleans’ blighted property programs and recommending reforms.

]]> Blight, Orleans Parish 2008-02-12T14:23:26+00:00 Open Letters: The Future of N.O.‘s Blight Programs http://www.bgr.org/reports/open-letters-the-future-of-nos-blight-programs/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/open-letters-the-future-of-nos-blight-programs/#When:04:00:19Z BGR has been conducting extensive research on blighted property issues in New Orleans and is preparing a study for future publication. Drawing on that research, it is also responding to current developments. On December 11, BGR sent a letter to the City’s Office of Recovery Management recommending changes to local blighted property programs. The week before, it sent a letter to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority regarding its proposal to the Louisiana Recovery Authority for the properties the State is acquiring through the Road Home program.

]]> Blight, Orleans Parish 2007-12-11T04:00:19+00:00 The Clarity Deficit http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-clarity-deficit/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-clarity-deficit/#When:19:10:08Z This release calls on the City of New Orleans to conform to charter requirements in producing its capital budget.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Orleans Parish 2007-11-28T19:10:08+00:00 On the Ballot: October 2007 http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-october-20-ballot1/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-october-20-ballot1/#When:14:58:54Z The Bureau of Governmental Research today releases On the Ballot, an analysis of four proposed amendments to the State constitution and one proposed amendment to the St. Tammany Parish home rule charter. The report covers amendments that will go before voters on October 20, 2007.

]]> On the Ballot, St. Tammany Parish, Statewide 2007-10-08T14:58:54+00:00 Stop the Insanity on Subsidies http://www.bgr.org/reports/stop-the-insanity-on-subsidies/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/stop-the-insanity-on-subsidies/#When:19:13:03Z In the face of mounting developer requests for subsidies, this release calls for the City of New Orleans and the Industrial Development Board of New Orleans to stop approving subsidies until they have implemented promised policies and procedures.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2007-09-17T19:13:03+00:00 Jumping the Gun on Recovery Plans http://www.bgr.org/reports/jumping-the-gun-on-recovery-plans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/jumping-the-gun-on-recovery-plans/#When:15:09:18Z This release (9/5/07) raises concerns about proposed budget approvals for the Office of Recovery Management’s plans in advance of a public vetting of those plans.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2007-09-05T15:09:18+00:00 Cementing Imbalance: The Regional Distribution of Subsidized Rental Housing http://www.bgr.org/reports/cementing-the-imbalance/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/cementing-the-imbalance/#When:19:35:59Z Cementing Imbalance: A Post-Katrina Analysis of the Regional Distribution of Subsidized Rental Housing is the latest in a series of BGR reports on affordable housing issues. It includes parish by parish data and maps showing the distribution of subsidized housing in the most populous parishes.

]]> Housing, Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Statewide 2007-08-17T19:35:59+00:00 Of Equitable Assessments and Lower Tax Rates http://www.bgr.org/reports/of-equitable-assessments-and-lower-tax-rates/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/of-equitable-assessments-and-lower-tax-rates/#When:15:18:13Z BGR provided this piece for publication in Gambit Weekly, explaining the ways in which significantly increased assessments can be about fairness and the common good.

]]> Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2007-08-14T15:18:13+00:00 UNOP Revisited: An Analysis of the Revised Citywide Plan http://www.bgr.org/reports/unop-revisited/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/unop-revisited/#When:15:44:15Z In UNOP Revisited: An Analysis of the Revised Citywide Plan, BGR follows up on its previous report on the Unified New Orleans Plan citywide product, focusing on the revised plan. It offers recommendations to the City Planning Commission for further revisions.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2007-05-21T15:44:15+00:00 Budgeting in a Time of Crisis http://www.bgr.org/reports/budgeting-in-a-time-of-crisis/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/budgeting-in-a-time-of-crisis/#When:15:37:54Z In Budgeting in a Time of Crisis: A Review of the City of New Orleans’ 2007 Budgets, BGR examines the City’s operating and capital budgets for 2007, the second post-Katrina fiscal year.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Orleans Parish 2007-05-17T15:37:54+00:00 Public Investment, Private Developers http://www.bgr.org/reports/public-investment-private-developers/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/public-investment-private-developers/#When:15:48:28Z In Public Investment, Private Developers: How Louisiana Deployed Its GO Zone Housing Tax Credits, BGR analyzes the unit production and geographic distribution of developments awarded $1.7 billion worth of Gulf Opportunity Zone Housing Tax Credits. In addition, it analyzes the financing and costs of projects that received tax credit awards in December 2006. Developments in that group were eligible to “piggy-back” the tax credits with loans of federal Community Development Block Grant funds made available through a Louisiana Recovery Authority program.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Housing, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2007-05-15T15:48:28+00:00 Seeking Subsidies on Top of Subsidies http://www.bgr.org/reports/seeking-subsidies-on-top-of-subsidies/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/seeking-subsidies-on-top-of-subsidies/#When:15:31:28Z In a follow-up to Protecting New Orleans’ Tax Base: Which PILOTs Should Fly? BGR raises concerns about requests for local property tax subsidies to housing developments that have already received subsidies through state and federal programs.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Housing, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2007-05-03T15:31:28+00:00 Jefferson Parish Ballot Propositions http://www.bgr.org/reports/jefferson-parish-ballot-propositions/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/jefferson-parish-ballot-propositions/#When:17:14:56Z In On the Ballot, BGR analyzes three tax propositions to go before voters in Jefferson Parish on March 31, 2007. The propositions would provide funding for the public schools, recreation and drainage.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot 2007-03-22T17:14:56+00:00 Protecting New Orleans’ Tax Base: Which PILOTs Should Fly? http://www.bgr.org/reports/protecting-new-orleans-tax-base/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/protecting-new-orleans-tax-base/#When:17:01:29Z In Protecting New Orleans’ Tax Base: Which PILOTs Should Fly? BGR addresses New Orleans’ system for handling property tax subsidies through the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) mechanism. This report comes at a time when requests for such subsidies are increasing.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2007-03-12T17:01:29+00:00 Not Ready for Prime Time: The Citywide Plan http://www.bgr.org/reports/not-ready-for-prime-time-the-citywide-plan/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/not-ready-for-prime-time-the-citywide-plan/#When:17:04:00Z BGR provides an analysis of the nearly 600-page draft Citywide Plan, the centerpiece of the Unified New Orleans Plan process.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2007-03-05T17:04:00+00:00 Letter to City Council: Office of Inspector General http://www.bgr.org/reports/office-of-inspector-general/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/office-of-inspector-general/#When:17:20:15Z In September 2006, members of the New Orleans City Council introduced an ordinance to establish an Office of Inspector General. Read BGR’s letter to the City Council as well as the version of the ordinance introduced on October 19 and the final version approved by City Council on November 2.

]]> Ethics, Orleans Parish 2006-10-12T17:20:15+00:00 Issues on the November 7 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-november-7-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-november-7-ballot/#When:17:18:32Z On the Ballot is an analysis of proposed constitutional amendments of particular significance to the New Orleans region. This issue covers amendments that went before voters on November 7, 2006 — including consolidation of assessors.

]]> On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2006-10-10T17:18:32+00:00 Issues on the September 30 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-september-30-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-september-30-ballot/#When:17:36:19Z On September 30, Louisiana voters were asked to approve 13 constitutional amendments. This report focuses on those that are amendments relevant to Greater New Orleans in four arenas: coastal restoration and flood/hurricane protection, expropriation, the homestead exemption, and unfunded state mandates.

]]> On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2006-09-18T17:36:19+00:00 The Road Home Rental Housing Program: Consequences for New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-road-home-rental-housing-program-consequences-for-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-road-home-rental-housing-program-consequences-for-new-orleans/#When:17:31:45Z BGR’s report on the Louisiana Recovery Authority’s Road Home rental housing program raises serious concerns about the implications of the program in New Orleans.

]]> Housing, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2006-09-18T17:31:45+00:00 Planning for a New Era http://www.bgr.org/reports/planning-for-a-new-era/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/planning-for-a-new-era/#When:18:23:19Z In this follow-up to its October 2003 report Runaway Discretion, BGR sets forth proposed charter amendments to reform planning and land use decision making in New Orleans.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2006-08-14T18:23:19+00:00 City Council Contract Is Out of Bounds http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reports.../ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-reports.../#When:18:03:33Z Part of a web-based series of reports BGR began publishing following the 2005 disaster.

]]> 2006-05-08T18:03:33+00:00 The ‘Road Home’ Takes a Wrong Turn http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-road-home-takes-a-wrong-turn/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-road-home-takes-a-wrong-turn/#When:13:21:15Z Following the 2005 disaster, BGR began publishing web-based reports on the rebuilding of New Orleans.

]]> Housing, Statewide 2006-04-13T13:21:15+00:00 Challenge for Mayoral Candidates http://www.bgr.org/reports/challenge-for-mayoral-candidates/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/challenge-for-mayoral-candidates/#When:18:35:29Z BGR challenged New Orleans mayoral candidates to implement BGR’s model for professional services contracting reform within 90 days of assuming office. To read the model and the accompanying press release, click on the links below.

]]> Contracting, Orleans Parish 2006-04-12T18:35:29+00:00 Municipal Bankruptcy in Perspective http://www.bgr.org/reports/municipal-bankruptcy-in-perspective/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/municipal-bankruptcy-in-perspective/#When:19:01:29Z BGR and PAR have issued a joint report calling for a full appraisal of financial options for local governments in fiscal crisis.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Orleans Parish, Schools 2006-04-05T19:01:29+00:00 Why Consolidate Assessors? http://www.bgr.org/reports/why-consolidate-assessors/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/why-consolidate-assessors/#When:13:23:27Z Part of a series of web-based reports BGR began publishing following the 2005 disaster.

]]> Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2006-03-22T13:23:27+00:00 Building a Trust Takes Time http://www.bgr.org/reports/building-a-trust-takes-time/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/building-a-trust-takes-time/#When:13:25:17Z Part of a series of web-based reports BGR began publishing following the 2005 disaster.

]]> Blight, Statewide 2006-02-16T13:25:17+00:00 One Need, One Levee Board http://www.bgr.org/reports/one-need-one-levee-board/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/one-need-one-levee-board/#When:13:27:24Z Part of a series of web-based reports BGR began publishing following the 2005 disaster.

]]> Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Statewide 2006-02-08T13:27:24+00:00 Structuring a Responsible and Responsive Redevelopment Authority http://www.bgr.org/reports/structuring-a-responsible-and-responsive-redevelopment-authority/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/structuring-a-responsible-and-responsive-redevelopment-authority/#When:20:25:46Z Part of a web-based series of reports on the rebuilding of New Orleans BGR began publishing after the disaster of 2005.

]]> Orleans Parish 2006-02-01T20:25:46+00:00 Unfair Assessments Become More Unfair and Arbitrary http://www.bgr.org/reports/unfair-assessments-become-more-unfair-and-arbitrary/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/unfair-assessments-become-more-unfair-and-arbitrary/#When:13:29:45Z Part of a web-based series of reports on the rebuilding of New Orleans following the 2005 disaster.

]]> Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2006-01-26T13:29:45+00:00 Wanted: A Realistic Development Strategy http://www.bgr.org/reports/wanted-a-realistic-development-strategy/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/wanted-a-realistic-development-strategy/#When:13:32:58Z Part of a web-based series of reports BGR began publishing following the 2005 disaster.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2005-12-22T13:32:58+00:00 BGR Calls for Clarity and Increased Participation in City Planning Effort http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-calls-for-clarity-and-increased-participation-in-city-planning-effort/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-calls-for-clarity-and-increased-participation-in-city-planning-effort/#When:13:35:25Z Part of a web-based series of reports BGR began publishing following the 2005 disaster. These documents offer detailed suggestions on how to enhance citizen participation in the Commission’s planning process.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2005-11-14T13:35:25+00:00 BGR Comments on Condominium Subsidies http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-comments-on-condominium-subsidies/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-comments-on-condominium-subsidies/#When:19:04:56Z The Times-Picayune carried an Op-Ed piece by BGR’s President Janet Howard on the issue of public subsidies for high-end condominiums

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2005-08-24T19:04:56+00:00 Unfair Assessments, Excessive Exemptions http://www.bgr.org/reports/unfair-assessments-excessive-exemptions/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/unfair-assessments-excessive-exemptions/#When:19:07:09Z In New Orleans, too many property owners pay little or no taxes on their properties; exemptions are granted regardless of need; and, as a result of inconsistent assessments, properties of similar value bear widely different tax burdens. In this report, BGR illustrates the impact of under-assessments and excessive exemptions on local governments and taxpayers in Orleans Parish. It also briefly reviews pending legislation that would exacerbate inequities and further limit the revenue base of local governments.

]]> Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2005-05-11T19:07:09+00:00 Funds and Games: Paying for the Saints http://www.bgr.org/reports/funds-and-games-paying-for-the-saints/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/funds-and-games-paying-for-the-saints/#When:19:11:36Z The New Orleans Saints and the State of Louisiana are in the midst of negotiations that will determine whether the Saints remain in New Orleans. Sports subsidies present communities with difficult political and financial decisions. In this report, BGR seeks to provide policymakers and the public with background information relevant to current negotiations with the Saints.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2005-01-26T19:11:36+00:00 On the Right Track?  New Orleans’ Economic Development in Perspective http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-right-track-new-orleans-economic-development-in-perspective/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/on-the-right-track-new-orleans-economic-development-in-perspective/#When:19:31:19Z To provide citizens and government with a better understanding of their investment, BGR presents in this report an overview of economic development expenditures in New Orleans.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish 2004-11-22T19:31:19+00:00 Issues on the November 2, 2004 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-november-2-2004-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-november-2-2004-ballot/#When:19:38:57Z In this report, BGR analyzes two of four state constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 2 ballot. The two amendments would modify the homestead exemption and the veterans’ preference. In addition, BGR provides voters in New Orleans with information on a proposed $260 million bond issue and Jefferson Parish voters with information on two ballot propositions that would exchange one set of property tax dedications for a different set of dedications.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2004-10-20T19:38:57+00:00 System Upgrade: Retooling New Orleans’ Civil Service http://www.bgr.org/reports/system-upgrade-retooling-new-orleans-civil-service/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/system-upgrade-retooling-new-orleans-civil-service/#When:19:45:22Z BGR examines the health of the merit system in New Orleans’ City government. This report suggests a number of prescriptions to improve the management of human resources and reinforce merit principles.

]]> Civil Service, Orleans Parish 2004-08-18T19:45:22+00:00 April 17, 2004 Ballot Issue http://www.bgr.org/reports/april-17-2004-ballot-issue/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/april-17-2004-ballot-issue/#When:19:57:54Z BGR analyzes the property tax renewal, considering the taxpayers’ investment and its importance to the school system.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot, Schools 2004-04-17T19:57:54+00:00 Jefferson Parish Fiscal Outlook http://www.bgr.org/reports/jefferson-parish-fiscal-outlook/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/jefferson-parish-fiscal-outlook/#When:20:07:56Z BGR predicts tight financial times ahead for Jefferson. What can the Parish do about it? This report offers an array of options for keeping the parish coffers filled.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Jefferson Parish 2004-03-25T20:07:56+00:00 Uneconomic Development: An Analysis of the World Trade Center Lease http://www.bgr.org/reports/uneconomic-development-an-analysis-of-the-world-trade-center/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/uneconomic-development-an-analysis-of-the-world-trade-center/#When:16:02:28Z In a ground-breaking report, BGR tests the City’s claims of economic benefits in the World Trade Center hotel conversion. The report digs deep beneath the surface to unearth the fiscal imprudence of the lease deal for the City.

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments, World Trade Center 2004-03-25T16:02:28+00:00 Slip-Sliding Away? http://www.bgr.org/reports/slip-sliding-away/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/slip-sliding-away/#When:20:11:50Z Quality of life problems, traffic congestion, chaotic growth patterns, and environmental degradation are plaguing St. Tammany. Slip-Sliding Away? serves as a no-nonsense guidebook for a greener, cleaner, more people-friendly Parish.

]]> Planning Issues, St. Tammany Parish 2003-11-25T20:11:50+00:00 Runaway Discretion: Land Use Decision Making in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/runaway-discretion-land-use-decision-making-in-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/runaway-discretion-land-use-decision-making-in-new-orleans/#When:20:23:00Z This highly popular report reveals deep flaws in New Orleans’ land use decision making process, its approach to zoning, and its interaction with businesses and citizens. It suggests legal changes in the City’s approach to land use decisions, placing neighborhoods and citizens at the center of reform.

]]> Orleans Parish, Planning Issues 2003-10-08T20:23:00+00:00 Issues on the October 4, 2003 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-october-4-2003-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/issues-on-the-october-4-2003-ballot/#When:20:30:06Z This report describes the propositions on the October 2003 ballot, provides background information, and analyzes the propositions, presenting the arguments for and against them. The report also includes BGR’s positions on the issues.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2003-10-04T20:30:06+00:00 Tax Increment Financing in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/tax-increment-financing-in-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/tax-increment-financing-in-new-orleans/#When:20:33:21Z BGR issued a study on the use of tax increment financing (TIF) in New Orleans. The study reviews the use of TIF in general and in New Orleans in particular. ]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2003-04-14T20:33:21+00:00 Jefferson Parish Charter Amendments November 5, 2002 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/jefferson-parish-charter-amendments-november-5-2002-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/jefferson-parish-charter-amendments-november-5-2002-ballot/#When:20:41:06Z On November 5, 2002, Jefferson Parish voters will be asked to approve four propositions that together offer eight amendments to the existing parish home rule charter. The propositions bear directly on term limits and council structure, among other issues.

]]> Jefferson Parish, On the Ballot 2002-10-21T20:41:06+00:00 Report of Proposal Evaluation Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/report-of-proposal-evaluation-sewerage-and-water-board-of-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/report-of-proposal-evaluation-sewerage-and-water-board-of-new-orleans/#When:20:36:18Z Infrastructure, Orleans Parish, Sewerage and Water Board 2002-10-14T20:36:18+00:00 Sewerage and Water Board Privatization at a Critical Stage http://www.bgr.org/reports/sewerage-and-water-board-privatization-at-a-critical-stage/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/sewerage-and-water-board-privatization-at-a-critical-stage/#When:20:43:50Z The new study reassesses the S&WB’s selection process in light of developments over the past year and discusses certain critical issues with the S&WB’s proposed service agreement.

]]> Infrastructure, Orleans Parish, Sewerage and Water Board 2002-06-14T20:43:50+00:00 The St. Tammany Parish Home Rule Charter http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-st.-tammany-parish-home-rule-charter/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/the-st.-tammany-parish-home-rule-charter/#When:20:47:09Z BGR presents its report assessing the St. Tammany Parish Home Rule Charter. BGR found a general consensus that the charter is working well and represents an improvement over the police jury system that it replaced. However, some fine-tuning is in order.

]]> Governance Issues, St. Tammany Parish 2002-05-06T20:47:09+00:00 Charter Amendment March 2, 2002 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/charter-amendment-march-2-2002-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/charter-amendment-march-2-2002-ballot/#When:20:51:19Z On March 2, 2002, Orleans Parish voters will be asked to decide whether the City Charter should be amended to require voter approval of decisions by the Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB) to enter into certain privatization contracts.

]]> Infrastructure, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Sewerage and Water Board 2002-02-20T20:51:19+00:00 New Orleans District and Industrial Millage Proposition http://www.bgr.org/reports/new-orleans-district-and-industrial-millage-proposition/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/new-orleans-district-and-industrial-millage-proposition/#When:12:43:41Z On February 2, 2002, the voters of New Orleans will consider a proposition to authorize the extension of the property tax millage for the New Orleans Business and Industrial District (“NOB&ID” or the “District”).

]]> Economic Development and Subsidies, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 2002-01-18T12:43:41+00:00 Challenge for a New Mayor: Professional Services Contracting http://www.bgr.org/reports/challenge-for-a-new-mayor-professional-services-contracting/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/challenge-for-a-new-mayor-professional-services-contracting/#When:12:46:36Z BGR presents its new Professional Services Contracting Model along with a pledge for current mayoral candidates in New Orleans to sign, promising to implement these specific and fundamental reforms.

]]> Contracting, Orleans Parish 2002-01-11T12:46:36+00:00 Legal Services Contracting at the Local Level http://www.bgr.org/reports/legal-services-contracting-at-the-local-level/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/legal-services-contracting-at-the-local-level/#When:12:48:04Z Follow links for eighteen government entities, written contracts, and text of cited Louisiana Laws.

]]> Contracting, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2001-11-26T12:48:04+00:00 Public Contracting for Legal Services http://www.bgr.org/reports/public-contracting-for-legal-services/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/public-contracting-for-legal-services/#When:21:43:31Z A collaborative effort by Bureau of Governmental Research, Public Affairs Research Council, and The Public Law Center. For additional information on state legal services, please see the PAR website.

]]> Contracting, Orleans Parish, Statewide 2001-11-21T21:43:31+00:00 City of Harahan Demographics, Finances, and Employee Salaries http://www.bgr.org/reports/city-of-harahan-demographics-finances-and-employee-salaries/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/city-of-harahan-demographics-finances-and-employee-salaries/#When:13:16:13Z This report examines the history and current state of the operating budget and compares revenues and expenditures, including salaries, with those of comparable Louisiana cities.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Jefferson Parish 2001-09-24T13:16:13+00:00 Third Term Charter Amendment http://www.bgr.org/reports/third-term-charter-amendment/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/third-term-charter-amendment/#When:13:03:27Z With this report BGR provides an analysis of the arguments for and against the proposed charter amendment allowing a third consecutive term and provides BGR’s position.

]]> Governance Issues, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish 2001-09-17T13:03:27+00:00 Privatization of Water and Wastewater Systems in New Orleans http://www.bgr.org/reports/privatization-of-water-and-wastewater-systems-in-new-orleans/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/privatization-of-water-and-wastewater-systems-in-new-orleans/#When:16:17:47Z Follow this link to read the full report.

]]> Orleans Parish, Sewerage and Water Board 2001-06-15T16:17:47+00:00 BGR Outlook on Jefferson: Jefferson Parish Public School System Performance and Financial Review http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-outlook-on-jefferson-jefferson-parish-public-school-system-performance-/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-outlook-on-jefferson-jefferson-parish-public-school-system-performance-/#When:17:59:29Z This Outlook discusses the financial challenges facing the JPPSS and the current academic performance of its schools.

]]> Jefferson Parish, Schools 2001-06-11T17:59:29+00:00 DDD Tax and Bond Proposal http://www.bgr.org/reports/ddd-tax-and-bond-proposal/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/ddd-tax-and-bond-proposal/#When:13:18:40Z This report presents BGR’s position on the ballot for April 7, 2001.

]]> On the Ballot, Orleans Parish 2001-03-19T13:18:40+00:00 Constitutional Amendments on the November 7, 2000 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/constitutional-amendments-on-the-november-7-2000-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/constitutional-amendments-on-the-november-7-2000-ballot/#When:17:48:41Z In this report, BGR reviews the four proposed changes in the state constitution and takes a position opposing the fourth.

]]> On the Ballot, Statewide 2000-10-20T17:48:41+00:00 Bond Propositions in Orleans Parish: November 7, 2000 Ballot http://www.bgr.org/reports/bond-propositions-in-orleans-parish-november-7-2000-ballot/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bond-propositions-in-orleans-parish-november-7-2000-ballot/#When:16:30:22Z This report presents BGR’s positions on ballot propositions to allow the issuance of general obligation bonds of $150 million by the City of New Orleans and $27 million by the Law Enforcement District.

]]> Government Finance, On the Ballot, Orleans Parish 2000-10-20T16:30:22+00:00 BGR Outlook on Orleans: Overview and Status Report on the New Orleans Capital Program http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-outlook-on-orleans-overview-and-status-report-on-the-new-orleans-capita/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/bgr-outlook-on-orleans-overview-and-status-report-on-the-new-orleans-capita/#When:18:29:50Z This issue of the Oulook series examines the capital budget process of the City of New Orleans and critiques the implementation of the 1995-approved building program.

]]> Budgets, Government Finance, Orleans Parish 2000-10-16T18:29:50+00:00 Property Tax Exemption and Assessment Administration in Orleans Parish http://www.bgr.org/reports/property-tax-exemption-and-assessment-administration-in-orleans-parish/ http://www.bgr.org/reports/property-tax-exemption-and-assessment-administration-in-orleans-parish/#When:20:09:46Z This report examines property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations, and analyzes assessment administration in Orleans Parish.

]]> Orleans Parish, Taxation and Assessments 1999-12-28T20:09:46+00:00