Better Governance Can Improve New Orleans’ Jail and Sustain Reforms

OVERVIEW BGR’s report highlights how a more cooperative relationship between the Orleans Parish Sheriff and the City of New...

BGR Reviews Early Childhood Education Tax Proposal in New Orleans

OVERVIEW This report is intended to help New Orleans voters make an informed decision on whether to approve a...

Public Entities Should Continue Online Meeting Access after the Pandemic

OVERVIEW This report calls on more government entities in Louisiana to livestream and archive video recordings of their meetings...

BGR Studies New Orleans Library and Housing Taxes on December 11 Ballot

OVERVIEW On the Ballot: New Orleans Library and Housing Taxes, December 11, 2021 provides New Orleans voters with independent...

New French Quarter Tax for Public Safety Should Apply to Hotel Rooms

OVERVIEW In August, the New Orleans City Council excluded hotel room rentals from a new sales tax for enhanced...

City Reverses Reforms Intended to Rein in Sharply Rising Pension Costs

OVERVIEW BGR’s report, A Retreat on Pension Reform: City of New Orleans Reverses Steps to Rein in Sharply Rising...

BGR Urges Strong Planning and Accountability for Federal Relief Funds

OVERVIEW In this release, Handle with Care: Public Planning and Accountability Must Guide Spending of Federal Relief Funds, BGR...

BGR Analyzes New French Quarter Sales Tax on April 24 Ballot

OVERVIEW BGR’s report, On the Ballot: French Quarter Sales Tax, April 24, 2021, is intended to help French Quarter...

BGR NOW: Revitalizing New Orleans’ Office of Inspector General

OVERVIEW As a nationwide search begins for New Orleans’ next inspector general, this report analyzes key components of the...

Proposed Policy Changes Would Improve NOLA Public Schools’ Finances

OVERVIEW This week, the Orleans Parish School Board will consider three policy changes that would strengthen NOLA Public Schools’...