Intergovernmental Affairs

As regional governments in New York, counties are engines of intergovernmental collaboration, sponsoring community colleges, running elections, and fostering other intergovernmental programs throughout our counties.

Latest Intergovernmental Affairs News and Resources

Counties Give Testimony on Procurement Reforms
Counties give testimony on critical procurement reforms, including making piggybacking authority permanent, raising outdated bidding thresholds, and authorizing design-build for counties.

By New York State Association of Counties - Nov 13, 2025
- Intergovernmental Affairs
How Federal Budget Reconciliation Proposals Threaten New York’s Counties

NYSAC has released a new report that outlines the projected financial and service impacts of proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other core programs that counties help deliver every day.

By New York State Association of Counties - Jun 26, 2025
2025 Legislative Session Summary
Our annual Legislative Session Summary report detailing those bills that may have an impact on county government operations.

By New York State Association of Counties - Jun 25, 2025
Counties Seek Protection as Indigent Cremations Grow
New York's funeral directors are working closely with county government leaders to garner support for legislation that would provide new liability protections for public officials overseeing the burials and cremations of indigent individuals.

By New York State Association of Counties - May 16, 2025
- NYSAC Blog
- Intergovernmental Affairs
2025 Legislative Program
Learn about NYSAC's priorities for the 2025 State Legislative Session.

By New York State Association of Counties - Dec 20, 2024

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Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

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