Capital projects are major, long-term investments, and large cities are increasingly turning to dashboards and interactive tools to keep residents informed about their progress. This publication compares Philadelphia’s new efforts to share capital spending data with more advanced transparency platforms in New York City, Charlotte, and Boston, highlighting best practices for project tracking and communication….

The FY25 Police Court Overtime Progress report highlights the City’s successful efforts in reducing excessive overtime costs related to police testimony, achieving an $8 million reduction since FY18.