BUDGET OVERVIEW

The New York City Charter mandates a role for community boards in the annual preparation and review of the City's budget. Each June, the Board's committees consider the most pressing needs of the community for improved government services and capital investment. A public hearing is held by the full Board at its summer meeting, culminating in the submission to the Mayor of the Statement of District Needs. In September and October, the same process is followed for the creation of a list of Capital and Expense Priorities - which is a ranking of the community's most-desired items, based on the Statement of District Needs. In February and March, the process is followed again when the Board reviews the Mayor's preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year. Community participation is encouraged and welcomed at both the committee meetings and the public hearing

You can find an in-depth explanation of the City's budget process and the Community Boards' role on our Budget Process page.

CURRENT BUDGET PROCESS

The Board is currently reviewing the City Budget for Fiscal Year 2008. You can learn more on our FY08 Budget page.

BUDGET ARCHIVES

Links to the Statement of District Needs, Capital and Expense Priorities, and Response to Preliminary Budget for fiscal years 2004 - 2007 can be found at left.