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KQED Covers our Policy Analysis of San Francisco’s Building Permitting Process
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a policy analysis of San Francisco’s post-entitlement permitting processes and timeline. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of…
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Post-Entitlement Permitting in San Francisco
The Budget and Legislative Analyst Office conducted an analysis of San Francisco’s post-entitlement permit processes, survey of other jurisdictions, and identified potential practices to improve the process, particularly for housing development permits.
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Performance Audit of School Bonds
The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (ARUSD or the District) engaged Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC to conduct this Operational Bonds Performance Audit in February 2025. The scope of this performance audit covers Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22, FY 2022-23, and FY 2023-24. The scope covers the District’s bond program funded by the proceeds from…
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Financial Analysis of Proposition E: The Cost of San Francisco’s Boards and Commissions
In accordance with Proposition E, our office conducted an analysis of 1) the annual financial cost of the City’s Charter- and ordinance-based boards and commissions, 2) the financial impacts of eliminating Charter-based boards and commissions only, and 3) the financial impacts of consolidating Charter-based boards and commissions with other bodies.
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Performance Audit of Interdepartmental Services
The Board of Supervisors directed the Budget and Legislative Analyst’s Office to conduct aperformance audit of the management of interdepartmental services through a motion passed on Nov. 28, 2023. The scope of this performance audit includes management of interdepartmental services citywide between FY 2018-19 and FY 2022-23, including:
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Performance Audit of Citywide Management of Conflicts of Interest
In response to a motion adopted by the Board of Supervisors in November 2022, HMR, in its capacity as Budget and Legislative Analyst, conducted this performance audit. The scope of this performance audit includes an assessment of the City’s approach to minimizing conflicts of interest among public officials, staff, and contractors, with a review of…
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San Francisco Chronicle Article Covers our Audit of Conflicts of Interest
The San Francisco Chronicle covered our performance audit of citywide conflicts of interest in San Francisco. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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Analysis of General Fund Vacancies, Contract Oversight, & Functions
The Budget and Legislative Analyst Office conducted an analysis of on the status of General Fund vacancies, contract oversight at selected departments, and an overview of various City functions that could be considered for consolidation.
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Wall Street Journal Highlights our Report about Contracting Prohibitions in San Francisco
The Wall Street Journal published an article on a policy analysis report about the impact of San Francisco’s contracting prohibitions with states on the Covered State List, pursuant to Chapter 12X of the City’s Administrative Code. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco…
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San Francisco Chronicle highlights our Street Team Audit
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a performance audit of San Francisco’s street teams. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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SF Chronicle Article on HMR Report about Economic Trends in Downtown SF
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a policy analysis report about the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact on Downtown San Francisco and implications for tax revenues. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
