Economic Development

Each year, NYSAC publishes an Executive Budget impact report, highlighting the areas of the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal impacting county governments

Read our comprehensive report of legislation with county impact that has passed both houses of the State Legislature 

This report highlights state and federal efforts to expand access to broadband and cellular technology, as well as county recommendations for how to close this digital divide. 

Counties welcome major investment in Upstate NY

As counties struggle with mounting, unbudgeted COVID-related costs, they are simultaneously losing revenue due to the reduced economic activity that has come with fighting the virus.

NYSAC released a new report suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic could have a $1 billion economic impact on counties across the state.

Price gouging is illegal and needs to be stopped. NYS has a dedicated hotline to help.

The HD-6201 legislation includes numerous provisions to blunt the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

The CFA is a web-based application designed to streamline and expedite grant applications through NYS. This report explains how counties can take advantage of the CFA to learn about and obtain new funding sources for local projects.