Should New Orleans City Council Confirm Department Heads? BGR Analyzes Nov. 8 Ballot Proposal
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: New Orleans Charter Amendment, November...
Watchdog: Power struggles between city, Sheriff’s Office has set back New Orleans jail’s progress
Power struggles between the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the city have long stymied progress at the New Orleans...
BGR Seeks Better Governance for New Orleans Jail
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR has released a report that urges the Orleans Parish...
New Orleans jail operations could use an overhaul
A new report by the Bureau of Governmental Research has has a long list of recommendations to improve the...
BGR Finds that Better Governance at the New Orleans Jail Can Support Reforms
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a report to assist local policymakers as they seek to end...
BGR Report Reviews Early Childhood Education Tax Proposal in New Orleans
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report, On the Ballot: Early Childhood Education Property Tax,...
BGR Participates in Webinar on Federal Pandemic Relief Funds for New Orleans
The City of New Orleans has received its first portion of federal pandemic relief funds through the American Rescue...
BGR to Participate in Webinar on Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans has received its first portion of federal pandemic relief funds through...
BGR slams New Orleans for reinstating more generous pension payouts
A recent hike in pension benefits for New Orleans municipal employees will cost taxpayers millions and is fiscally irresponsible,...
