Putting the information together so the citizens of Rome can understand what is happening.
These reports are designed to provide additional context to the data reported. You are encouraged to verify anything reported here against the source material provided on this site. I will make changes and corrections as they are brought to light.
A Fiscal Analysis of Rome, NY from 2015 to 2026
Rome currently faces a growing budget deficit, an increasing reliance on cash reserves to cover it, and cost increases that are largely outside the city’s control. This preliminary report explains how that happened and what we can do about it now.
16 questions were sent to the City of Rome in regards to my Fiscal Structural Analysis Report. On 3/20/26, the City of Rome responded. I’ve included their exact response, unedited and verbatim. This response will be included with my final report, as will any information that comes to light between now and final publication.
COVID Relief Spending Summary (as of 12/31/24)
The City of Rome received nearly $25 million in COVID relief funds between 2022 and 2025. This is how it was spent as of 12/31/24, as reported verbatim by the City of Rome to the US Treasury.
Cost/Benefit Estimate for the Chobani Plant in Rome
Chobani's $1.4 billion facility will bring real economic activity to Rome, but it also comes with real costs. This report estimates the fiscal impact to the city under the most favorable assumptions, so residents can understand what the deal actually means for Rome's bottom line.