The Citizens Budget Commission argues for the veto of tax breaks like REAP and ICAP, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluation to measure effectiveness.
CBC's Ana Champeny notes that tax breaks should induce investments or job creations that otherwise wouldn't occur; many current programs do not meet this criterion.
A high-ranking official justified public funding for outer borough job locations to reduce commuting bottlenecks, but concerns arise with remote work diminishing these issues.
Critics argue that REAP and similar programs often benefit companies for decisions they would have made anyway, essentially transferring taxpayer wealth to landowners.
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