Government Efficiency and Transparency

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City of Chicago FY1999 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation's analysis of the City of Chicago's FY1999, $4.5 billion budget, supports the proposed decrease in the property tax levy while warning that the City must also prepare for an inevitable economic downturn.

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Chicago Transit Authority FY1999 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation supported the Chicago Transit Authority's FY1999 budget and its plans to attract new riders. The Federation also applauded the CTA for addressing critical capital needs that would allow the CTA to provide better and…

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Chicago Park District FY1997 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation's analysis of the Chicago Park District's FY1997 budget commends the District for avoiding a property tax increase for the fourth year in a row, increasing its reliance of user fees rather than the property tax, and…

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Chicago Park District: An Independent Appraisal of Its Form and Function -- A Synopsis of the Findings and Recommendations

This report summaries the Civic Federation's detailed examination of the Chicago Park District's personnel system, organizational structure, and the process by which management decisions were made regarding local parks. The report…