This report summarizes the most egregious public employee pension abuses that were eliminated by the recently-passed Massachusetts Pension Reform Act, but goes on to list the more costly problems with the system which are in need of reform.

In his 2009 State of the State address, Governor Patrick acknowledged “abuses” in Massachusetts’ public pension system and “special benefits for a select few,” and called for “meaningful pension reform this [legislative] session.”

This report, produced annually, reviews the City Manager's FY10 budget.

This report examines the public pension system in Worcester and Massachusetts.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Levi Lincoln, Jr., Chamber

This report discusses the significance of bond ratings for a municipality's financial well-being and examines seven indicators of municipal fiscal health that are key determinants of a municipality's bond rating.

This report, produced annually, reviews the City Manager's FY10 budget.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Beechwood Hotel

This report discusses the significance of bond ratings for a municipality's financial well-being and examines seven indicators of municipal fiscal health that are key determinants of a municipality's bond rating.

This report examines six indicators of municipal fiscal health that are key determinants of a municipality's bond rating.