BGR Recommends Improving the City Council’s Evaluation of S&WB Funding Proposals
In a November 28 letter to the New Orleans City Council, BGR expressed concern that the council does not...
BGR Analyzes New Orleans Propositions on October 14 Ballot
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases three On the Ballot reports for the October 14 election. The...
BGR Examines S&WB Governance Problems and Potential Reform Options
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) releases a new report that connects the flawed governance structure of the...
What is the American Rescue Plan Act money for New Orleans East being used for?
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans East is getting some much-needed funding for some big projects. Councilman Oliver Thomas announced...
Cantrell administration should boost transparency on $388 million in federal funds, BGR says
When the New Orleans City Council passed a massive, $262 million amendment to the 2023 budget in the waning...
BGR Analyzes City’s Use of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: On Dec. 13, BGR released a new report that shows...
City hasn’t spent bulk of $388 million in federal COVID relief, BGR report finds
A new report from the local think tank the Bureau of Governmental Research analyzed how New Orleans has managed...
Dec. 14 Webinar Focuses on City of New Orleans’ Uses of Pandemic Relief Funds
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) highlighted a new report on the City of New Orleans’ uses of its...
Voters give New Orleans City Council power to approve mayoral appointees
New Orleans voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to New Orleans’ home rule charter to require the mayor to...