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In New York State, our 9-1-1 systems have evolved with these technologies in order to continue dispatching emergency response services to citizens across the state. The administration and costs for the 9-1-1 program have evolved as well, from an initial function of the state police, to being county-operated and funded responsibility. 

Here are some of NY counties major revenue sources and forms or income.

Here we focus on vacancies in the office of elected county legislator in New York counties that have adopted charters in accord with the home rule provision of the state constitution.

The County Prescription Discount Card Program has been offered by 49 counties, and over the years has saved New York residents over $277 million dollars on over 7.3 million prescriptions.

This NYSAC report provides a summary of where counties get their revenue, broad categories of spending, and utilization of debt.

This report serves to educate county officials on the history of the Bottle Bill and the proposed revisions that are still under consideration.

The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. It is administered by the New York State Department of Health through the Bureau of Early Intervention. 

NYSAC’s whitepaper served to educate county officials about what to expect after the plastic bag ban took effect on March 1, 2020.

This article from the Winter 2019 NYSAC News Magazine outlines bi-partisan resources, organizations, and programs for women in government, both those who are new and those who have served for many years.  

The NYSAC fact sheet below provides county priorities in regard to the tax cap. While the cap is now permanent, counties are still seeking the implementation of the priorities expressed in the fact sheet.