NEW REPORT
Worcester's FY09 Budget: Continuing the Reform Agenda 
This report, produced annually, reviews the City's FY09 budget and provides suggestions for increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures in the City.
Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2008
This report examines student, school, and district performance in relation to the standards implemented under the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 and the Federal No Child Left Behind legislation signed into law in 2002 in an effort to close the achievement gap between subgroups of students.
Where Have All the Bidders Gone?: The Impact of “Responsibility” on Public Construction
The report examines why the City of Worcester receives so few bids on public construction projects and why those bids frequently have projected costs in excess of the City’s estimates. Recommendations for ameliorating this situation are included. Read The Research Bureau's testimony to the Worcester City Council 3/11/08
Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services in Worcester: 2007
Sixth annual report describing the performance of several municipal agencies including: the Department of Public Works and Parks, the Divisions of Housing and Code Enforcement, and the Worcester Public Library, as well as measuring residents' civic engagement.
Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2007
This report contains updated information for the following performance indicators: the value of the City’s tax base, property tax rates, new construction values, employment and labor force growth, the Downtown office occupancy rate, and vacant and abandoned buildings.
Casino Gambling in Worcester: The Case For and Against
This report considers the potential advantages and disadvantages for Worcester and surrounding communities of locating a gambling casino within the City.
Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2007
Fifth annual report measuring the performance of Worcester’s police department, fire department, and ambulance/emergency medical services.
Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2007 Survey
Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester’s Central Business District and detailed listing of office space available for lease.
Detailed property listings (Appendix A)
2006 - 2007 Annual Report
Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.
319 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
508-799-7169
