Financial Strategy - The industry suggests exploring options such as increasing productivity, reducing unnecessary expenses, or raising taxes to improve financial standing [1] - A combination of all three strategies (increase productivity, reduce unnecessary expenses, and raise taxes) may be considered [1]

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Investment Strategy & Performance - Infrastructure asset class achieved double-digit returns this year [1] - A $5 billion secondary sale in the private equity portfolio recognized some losses but strengthens future returns [2] - Public equities have driven strong returns in the last three years, so a dramatic change isn't expected [5] - Over five, seven, or ten years, private markets have shown strong performance [6] Pension Fund Allocation - New York raised the limit for public pensions in alternatives from 25% to 35%, currently below 30% [3] - The city's pension and benefits account for as much as $21 billion of the budget [11] - 103% returns, beating the 7% benchmark, will save $22 billion that can be reinvested into the budget [11] New York City Budget & Efficiency - New York City's budget is around $115 billion with 327,000 employees [7] - The city paid out over $2 billion in claims last year [8] - Congestion pricing is ahead of schedule, delivering $15 billion for transit enhancements [12] Policy & Future Plans - There will be challenges with cuts coming from the federal budget [9] - Universal child care for every two and three-year-old will require raising revenue in Albany [20][21]

Government Policy & Legislation - The White House expresses pride in the Republican party's preliminary progress on a bill in Capitol Hill [2] - The President is in a precarious situation regarding the bill's passage [2] - The bill initially passed in the House by a narrow margin of 215 to 214 [3] - A congressman who initially voted yes in the House has indicated he would now vote no [3] - The President acknowledges uncertainty about meeting the July 4th deadline for the bill [4] Potential Economic Impact - Failure to pass the bill could result in a 68% tax increase [5] - Extending the debt ceiling is considered very important [5]