GOVERNMENT FINANCE
New Report Examines Big Decision Ahead on Drainage Funding
January 8, 2026
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a new report today examining the Sewerage & Water Board’s effort to develop a...
BGR Examines Nov. 15 Ballot on City Bonds and City Attorney Charter Amendment
October 24, 2025
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released two reports providing independent, nonpartisan analysis to New Orleans voters on...
BGR Reviews Spending and Impacts of the 2019 New Orleans Bond Authorization
October 20, 2025
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released Beyond the Ballot: Analyzing Spending and Impacts of the 2019 New...
New Orleanians are being priced out of the city. Can the next assessor make a difference?
By Katie Jane Fernelius
Source: Verite News
September 26, 2025
New Orleans is at an inflection point. The city is losing businesses and residents, with many saying they simply...
Biz Talks Podcast Episode 257: New Orleans Needs a Sustainable Budget to Meet Residents’ Demands
By Kimberley Singletary
Source: Biz New Orleans
September 23, 2025
That’s the name of the new report just released by independent local research organization Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR). President...New Orleans City Council to ask state auditor to review budget deficit as confusion grows
By Blake Paterson
Source: The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
September 19, 2025
The New Orleans City Council is planning to ask the state’s top auditor to examine the city’s finances and...How short is the New Orleans budget? Depends who you ask.
By Ben Myers
Source: The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
September 19, 2025
As New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration prepares measures to address the city’s budget deficit, there is confusion over...BGR Issues New Orleans Sustainable Budget Report
By Site Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
September 18, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) issued a new report warning that New Orleans is facing a projected...Radio: The City of New Orleans is at a financial tipping point
By Newell Normand
Source: WWL Radio
September 11, 2025
This audio recording is no longer available. BGR President Rebecca Mowbray discussed a September 11 BGR NOW re-emphasizing key...As city heads toward $100M deficit, watchdog group urges planning
By Rachel Handley
Source: WWL-TV
September 11, 2025
NEW ORLEANS — A report released by a local government watchdog highlights the City of New Orleans’ growing budget...