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July 2006

  • HAVA Policy Primer
    This policy briefing provides an update of the Help America Vote Act in New York State and discusses the county role in implementing the new election reforms.
  • State Comptroller Opinion on Chargebacks for Election Expenses
    New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released Opinion 2007-2 regarding the chargeback of election expenses by a county to towns and cities within a county.

June 2006

  • Shared Services
    This policy briefing discusses the State's Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) program, which was created to assist municipalities with their work to consolidate local government services, cut spending and save tax dollars.

May 2006

  • Eminent Domain
    This policy briefing addresses how last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on eminent domain impacts legislation and policy in New York State.
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