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Over the past two years, New Yorkers have had the opportunity to see their local health departments (LHDs) in action as they rose to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency response is an important responsibility of our local health departments and one of the six core public health services they provide.

NYSAC’s County Conversations Podcast features a conversation on ways to foster diversity in the county workforce and the role of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer

Testimony to Governor Kathy Hochuls SFY 2023 Executive Budget proposal.

Counties, Mayors, Towns and UAlbany collaborate on cybersecurity guide for county leaders. 

Here are 10 reasons why counties are fighting to ensure this year's enacted budget ends this practice and keeps local tax revenue where it belongs; funding local programs and services.

In 2022, NYSAC has focused our efforts on securing federal support for COVID-19 recovery, preserving federal eFMAP savings, and restoring the ability to deduct state and local taxes on federal income taxes owed. 

Notes items that counties actively support or seek to change in the final Enacted Budget.

Leaders of County Associations Respond to SFY 23 Executive Budget Proposal

Today, NYSAC delivered testimony to the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing.

Recent changes to New York State’s criminal justice system, including raising the age of criminal responsibility, bail reform, and Leandra’s Law have added new responsibilities and challenges for county probation departments.