City expected to see modest increase in general-fund money for next budget year
Despite 2 percent bump, city's CAO says budget will be tight because of increasing demands.
Tag: 2014 New Orleans city budget
No explanation provided to City Council for $8 million jump in workers’ comp budget
The spike in claims costs coincided with the hiring of new firm to manage the program.
City’s 2014 budget projections show sharp increase in workers’ compensation costs
Claims are up 50 percent this year, and per-employee costs could jump by six times for some employees, according to projections.
Live chat: Stacy Head, Charles Maldonado take questions about 2014 city budget
Join us at 12:30 p.m. Friday for an hour-long chat about New Orleans' 2014 spending plan.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu holds final public meeting on 2014 city budget Wednesday
Join us at 6 p.m. to follow the action.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu holds fourth public meeting on city budget Monday
Tonight's meeting, at Lake Area New Tech Early College High School, starts at 6 p.m.
Live blog: Landrieu continues budget meetings tonight in eastern New Orleans
Starting at 6 p.m., the mayor will take questions about the city's budget priorities.
How could city of New Orleans raise money to pay for police, jail consent decrees?
The city of New Orleans faces an annual tab of $18 million to $33.5 million for both consent decrees. City officials say they would have to cut spending and lay off employees to pay for them. Little, however, has been said about how the city could raise money. Here are some options.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu holds public meeting on city budget in District A
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Edward Hynes Charter School, 900 Harrison Ave.
Live blog: Mitch Landrieu holds first meeting to discuss city’s 2014 budget
Tuesday's meeting is for residents of City Council District C. It starts at 6 p.m.
