BGR shows how the Convention Center can reduce public subsidies for its convention hotel. And it can do so with little or no impact on...

In this report, BGR examines three separate propositions on the November 15, 2025, ballot that would authorize the City of New Orleans to borrow a...

This On the Ballot report examines the November 15, 2025, proposed charter amendment on New Orleans’ City Attorney.  

This Beyond the Ballot report enhances public transparency and accountability for the 2019 New Orleans bond authorization and helps residents understand its uses and impacts.

This BGR NOW report re-emphasizes key recommendations to help preserve and strengthen the City of New Orleans’s financial health.

The reform and modernization of local government is a lasting legacy of Hurricane Katrina. By envisioning positive change and reforming local government, residents, advocates and...

BGR’s Candidate Q&A reports ask the candidates for mayor, City Council and sheriff in the October 11, 2025 primary election to explain how they will...

Public outrage over the brazen escape of 10 men from the Orleans Parish jail is a clear call for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and...

In this On the Ballot report, BGR informs New Orleans voters about the May 3, 2025 property tax renewal proposed by the Orleans Parish Sheriff.

This report discusses City of New Orleans financial practices that are out of step with recommendations by government finance experts and calls for improvements.

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) issued the following statement today in support of the core framework for governance of the Southeast Louisiana flood protection...

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) has updated its interactive Property Tax Dashboards with the latest rates for Jefferson, Orleans and St. Tammany parishes. First...