NYSAC Blog

Federal policy changes can land hard on local budgets with little warning. Counties ataff are reworking assignments and absorbing new costs as a federal overhaul shifts SNAP administrative costs onto counties serving millions of New Yorkers.

NYSAC strongly encourages county officials to review the proposed changes and submit comments. Comments are due by the end of the day on July 13 and can be filed at regulations.gov under docket OMB-2026-0034.

NY Counties Lead by creating innovative solutions that improve the lives of residents. In Ulster County, a nationally recognized collaborative approach to children's mental health is expanding access to care, reducing barriers, and earning statewide recognition for its impact.

NYSAC partner Deckard Technologies shares a case study of how STR registry tools helped one county identify fraudulent STAR exemptions.

The NYSAC Photo Contest returns for National County Government Month!

This year’s theme, “NY Counties Lead,” highlights the essential services, innovative programs, and everyday actions that make your county a leader in New York State.

Submit your best pics for a chance to be featured in the 2027 NYSAC Calendar and Spring/Summer edition of NYSAC News magazine!

As NY counties navigate both the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, this collaborative effort is helping guide smarter, more informed decisions.

The resolutions were adopted during the 2026 NYSAC Legislative Conference in Albany and reflect the collective priorities of county governments.

County governments have emerged as leaders in offering innovative solutions to New York's housing shortage.

The U.S. Senate passed its version of the federal budget reconciliation bill. We look at what it means for counties.