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Rediscovering J-51 UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alan Saly on April 01, 2005

benefits? J-51 Basics According to a 2003 report by the Independent Budget Office, the J-51 program

The Functional Board UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alvin Wasserman on March 01, 2005

? There are three major points to look for: Sound finances. Sound finances begin with a balanced operating budget

Looking For Patterns UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on March 01, 2005

is going on within the building. The management report includes month-to-month budget variances. “That way

The Scruffy Dilemma UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Steven R. Wagner on February 01, 2005

to manage and had a tough board. The $15 million-dollar budget was barely enough to make ends meet

A Day in the Life UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter, Melanie Conty, and Ruth Ford on January 01, 2005

budget, that’s a reward in and of itself.” For Donuk, learning the ropes of property management

Back to School UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Ruth Ford on January 01, 2005

maintenance, and being conversant on tax-related issues, insurance-related issues, budgeting.” With so many

Colors & Controversy UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Ruth Ford on December 01, 2004

budgeted for the project. Then, they vetted and hired a well-known designer. Finally, they narrowed down

Open Sesame UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on December 01, 2004

, vote the budget, vote the assessment, vote any special provisions. But again, keep in mind private

Are You An Effective Board ? UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on November 01, 2004

. It sets in place a budget and goals and, in effect, says, “This is our job’s mission, this is what we want

A Plan Grows in Brooklyn UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Melanie Conty on November 01, 2004

includes a 15 to 20 percent contingency allowance as a line item in the capital improvement budget in case

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