Government Efficiency and Transparency

December 1, 1996

Chicago Park District FY1997 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation's analysis of the Chicago Park District's FY1997 budget commends the District for avoiding a property tax increase for the fourth year in a row, increasing its reliance of user fees rather than the property tax, and…

July 1, 1993

Chicago Park District: An Independent Appraisal of Its Form and Function -- A Synopsis of the Findings and Recommendations

This report summaries the Civic Federation's detailed examination of the Chicago Park District's personnel system, organizational structure, and the process by which management decisions were made regarding local parks. The report…