Independent Budget Office (IBO) – New York, NY

Nonpartisan Fiscal Watchdog

Budgetary Analysis and Transparency

• The New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) is a publicly funded agency dedicated to providing objective, nonpartisan information about the city’s budget and tax revenues.
• Fiscal Outlook: Publishes independent forecasts of city revenue and spending, offering an alternative perspective to the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget.
• Education Research: Provides extensive analysis on Department of Education spending, student demographics, and school performance indicators.
• Policy Impact: Analyzes the financial impact of proposed policies and legislation, helping elected officials and the public make informed decisions.

Empowering the Public

• Accessibility: Works to make the complex city budget process understandable through clear reports, visual data (“NYC By the Numbers”), and public testimony.
• Inquiries: Responds to requests for information from elected officials, civic groups, and the media regarding fiscal matters.

Office Location

• Located in Lower Manhattan at 110 William Street.
• While primarily a research agency, the IBO engages with the community through briefings and public presentations.
• Visitors must present valid identification to enter the building.