NEW ORLEANS — A report released by a local government watchdog highlights the City of New Orleans’ growing budget deficit, which is on track to top $100 million by the end of the year.
“There’s a concern about looming costs in 2026 and beyond, as well as declining revenues,” said Stephen Stuart, Director of Research and Senior Vice President for the Bureau of Governmental Research, a local nonprofit focused on city policy and resources.
On Thursday, BGR released a report titled “New Orleans Needs a Sustainable Budget to Meet Residents’ Demands.” It uses data first published by the group in the spring, adding that “the 2025 budget is on pace for a $100 million deficit as revenues are coming in low and overtime costs have soared.”…