Raise the Age shifted significant youth justice responsibilities to counties, but the funding structure does not reflect the mandatory nature of these obligations. Read our fact sheet calling for reforms that would align the program's funding structure with growing fiscal pressures.

Our annual Legislative Session Summary report detailing those bills that may have an impact on county government operations.

Counties urge the State to take immediate action to transfer state-ready inmates from county jails to state prisons without delay. This is not merely a matter of procedural efficiency, it is a pressing financial and operational concern affecting counties across the state.

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, NYSAC released recommendations for strengthening 9-1-1 services in New York.

The report outlines the challenges counties face, exposes critical funding issues, and provides clear policy recommendations to build a stronger emergency communications system, including urging the state to end the diversion of 9-1-1 funds.

NYSAC's summary of the 2025 State of the State address.