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Houston turns to efficiency study to help address fiscal woes
The study comes as the city faces a growing structural budget deficit and shrinking reserves that led to negative bond rating outlooks.
Community Impact1h
Study finds Houston can save 15% on spending with these key changes
Houston officials laid out the results Feb. 12 of a citywide efficiency study that was conducted in late 2024. The study provided key details for efficiencies and organizational improvements within ...
Houston begins negotiations with HPD union officials. Here's what they are discussing.
The city began negotiations this month with Houston police union officials on a new contract, with the current set to expire ...
Houston Public Media3h
Mayor Whitmire unveils study on waste as Houston faces daunting budget deficit
Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeatedly pointed to the study as an opportunity to cut unnecessary spending and duplication.
Under the microscope | Here's what an efficiency report showed about the City of Houston
A Houston efficiency report found wasted time and money, lagging services and potential fraud. The city plans changes to boost performance and accountability.
When is Whitmire going to share his plan to balance Houston's budget? | Editorial
Mayor Whitmire can only milk so much out of Metro. He needs to come out with a plan and speak plainly about a possible ...
Houston Public Media6d
‘A real gut punch’ — Houston budget deficit balloons after court ruling on infrastructure spending
City officials are grappling with a $100 million price tag for required spending on streets and drainage. The city now faces ...
Texas Supreme Court ruling compounds Houston’s growing budget crisis
"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no ...
Houston city controller proposes emergency task force for city budget
"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no ...
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Houston's top finance official says he may not certify city's next budget as deficit grows
After a lawsuit loss, the city must come up with an additional $100 million each year to spend on roads and drainage. The ...
Houston controller says he may not certify budget as deficit grows
After a lawsuit loss, the city must come up with an additional $100 million each year to spend on roads and drainage. The city attorney said his interpretation is that the money is due by June.