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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2026 Call for Submissions: NYSAC Photo Contest</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The NYSAC Photo Contest returns for National County Government Month! Enter for a chance to be featured in the 2027 NYSAC Calendar and NYSAC News magazine! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-call-for-submissions-nysac-photo-contest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-call-for-submissions-nysac-photo-contest/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>President &amp; CEO, Columbia Economic Development Corp.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Columbia Economic Development Corp. has resumed its search for an experienced,&#xA0;versatile, results-driven professional to pilot our multi-pronged initiatives in Columbia&#xA0;County NY. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/president-ceo-columbia-economic-development-corp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/president-ceo-columbia-economic-development-corp/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Leaders Study Growing Energy Needs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At NYSAC&#x27;s recent Legislative Conference, county leaders discussed New York&#x27;s rising demand for electricity and aging power generation stations int energy workshop. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-study-growing-energy-needs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-study-growing-energy-needs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement from NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario on SEQRA Reform</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC supports modernizing SEQRA to address the delays and costs that affect municipalities across NYS seeking to build housing, infrastructure, and community facilities their residents need. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-executive-director-stephen-acquario-on-seqra-reform/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-executive-director-stephen-acquario-on-seqra-reform/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement from NYSAC, NYCOM and NYAOT on Proposed Automobile Insurance Reforms</title>
                <description><![CDATA[These reforms address the automobile insurance costs that affect every municipality, taxpayer, and resident across New York State. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-nycom-and-nyaot-on-proposed-automobile-insurance-reforms/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-nycom-and-nyaot-on-proposed-automobile-insurance-reforms/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement from NYSAC, NYCOM, and NYAOT on Proposed Amendments to Tier 6 of the New York State and Local Retirement System</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our position is unequivocal: if the State of New York chooses to amend Tier 6, the State must fully fund all costs associated with those changes. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-nycom-and-nyaot-on-proposed-amendments-to-tier-6-of-the-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-system/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-nycom-and-nyaot-on-proposed-amendments-to-tier-6-of-the-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New York Counties Collaborate on AI Dashboard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As NY counties navigate both the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, this collaborative effort is helping guide smarter, more informed decisions. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-counties-collaborate-on-ai-dashboard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-counties-collaborate-on-ai-dashboard/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2026 03:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Village Treasurer, Larchmont</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Village of Larchmont is seeking a forward-thinking financial leader to serve as its next Village Treasurer. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/village-treasurer-larchmont/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/village-treasurer-larchmont/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Leaders Advance Key Policy Priorities at 2026 Legislative Conference</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The&#xA0;resolutions&#xA0;were adopted during the 2026 NYSAC Legislative Conference in Albany and reflect the collective priorities of county governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-advance-key-policy-priorities-at-2026-legislative-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-advance-key-policy-priorities-at-2026-legislative-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Director of Fiscal Affairs, Westchester County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Westchester County&#x2019;s Board of Legislators is currently searching for a Deputy Director of Fiscal Affairs. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-of-fiscal-affairs-westchester-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-of-fiscal-affairs-westchester-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2026 21:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senate and Assembly One House Budgets Summary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s summary of the Senate and Assembly SFY 2027 &#x27;One-House&#x27; budgets. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senate-and-assembly-one-house-budgets-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senate-and-assembly-one-house-budgets-summary/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Planning, Ontario County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Director of Planning position available with Ontario County <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-planning-ontario-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-planning-ontario-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2026 01:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Finance, Dutchess County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Commissioner of Finance position available with Dutchess County Department of Finance. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-finance-dutchess-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-finance-dutchess-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2026 01:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Personnel Officer, Cortland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Cortland County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Personnel Officer to serve as its chief civil service authority and strategic workforce leader. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/personnel-officer-cortland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/personnel-officer-cortland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 March 2026 06:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Public Works, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A unique leadership opportunity for an individual with strong managerial and administrative skills to guide a department central to Schoharie County&#x2019;s future. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-public-works-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-public-works-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 March 2026 06:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Real Property Services, Chemung County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Chemung County is currently seeking a Director of Real Property Services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-services-chemung-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-services-chemung-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 March 2026 06:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clerk of the Board of Legislature, Allegany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Allegany County is seeking candidates for Clerk of the Board of Legislature. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/clerk-of-the-board-of-legislature-allegany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/clerk-of-the-board-of-legislature-allegany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 February 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Attorney, Livingston County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Livingston County is seeking applications from qualified persons for the position of County Attorney. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-attorney-livingston-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-attorney-livingston-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 February 2026 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Executive Director, NYATEP</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about workforce development, education, and economic opportunity. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-director-nyatep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-director-nyatep/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 February 2026 21:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Assistant Public Defender, Columbia County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-public-defender-columbia-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-public-defender-columbia-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 February 2026 07:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reform Raise the Age Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read our fact sheet calling for reforms to Raise the Age that would align the program&#x27;s funding structure with growing fiscal pressures. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/reform-raise-the-age-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/reform-raise-the-age-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties to Warn of &#x2018;Fiscal Reckoning&#x2019; in Budget Testimony, Urge State Action</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC urged the State to act decisively to protect local governments and property taxpayers from unprecedented federal policy changes. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-to-warn-of-fiscal-reckoning-in-budget-testimony-urge-state-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-to-warn-of-fiscal-reckoning-in-budget-testimony-urge-state-action/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 February 2026 02:33:05</pubDate>
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                <title>County Taxpayers on the Hook for Millions Due to NY&#x2019;s Error Rate in the Federal SNAP Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As a result of new federal and existing state laws pertaining to the SNAP, counties across the state will be on the hook for an estimated $170 million in new costs. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-millions-due-to-ny-s-error-rate-in-the-federal-snap-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-millions-due-to-ny-s-error-rate-in-the-federal-snap-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NY Counties Lead: New Pilot Partners Counties with State to Expand Child Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New York&#x2019;s counties are leading the effort to expand access to child care&#x2014;administering assistance programs that support working families, strengthen local economies, and put state investments into action on the ground. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-counties-lead-new-pilot-partners-counties-with-state-to-expand-child-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-counties-lead-new-pilot-partners-counties-with-state-to-expand-child-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Joint Statement from NYSAC President Philip R. Church and NYSCEA President Hon. J. Ryan McMahon, II</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Presidents of the statewide associations representing counties and county executives weigh in on Governor Hochul&#x27;s SFY 2027 Executive Budget proposal. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/joint-statement-from-nysac-president-philip-r-church-and-nyscea-president-hon-j-ryan-mcmahon-ii/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/joint-statement-from-nysac-president-philip-r-church-and-nyscea-president-hon-j-ryan-mcmahon-ii/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2026 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SFY 2027 Executive Budget County Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2027-executive-budget-county-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2027-executive-budget-county-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2026 05:29:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior Assistant Social Services Attorney, Columbia County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-assistant-social-services-attorney-columbia-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-assistant-social-services-attorney-columbia-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2026 02:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Director of Aging, Wyoming County Office for the Aging</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-of-aging-wyoming-county-office-for-the-aging/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-of-aging-wyoming-county-office-for-the-aging/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2026 State of the State County Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s report highlighting proposals that are of particular interest to&#x2014;or may have significant impacts on&#x2014;New York&#x2019;s counties <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-state-of-the-state-county-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-state-of-the-state-county-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 January 2026 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Broome County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Broome County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of the Office of Management and Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-the-office-of-management-and-budget-broome-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-the-office-of-management-and-budget-broome-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 January 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public Health Engineer, Columbia County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Columbia County Department of Health has a fantastic career opportunity for a New York State Licensed Professional Engineer. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-health-engineer-columbia-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-health-engineer-columbia-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 January 2026 02:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Funding Freeze Threatens to Punish Innocent Families and Shift New Costs to Local Taxpayers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties Call on Feds to Restore Funding and Work with States to Address Legitimate Fraud Concerns <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/federal-funding-freeze-threatens-to-punish-innocent-families-and-shift-new-costs-to-local-taxpayers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/federal-funding-freeze-threatens-to-punish-innocent-families-and-shift-new-costs-to-local-taxpayers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Hosts Training on Preventing Phishing Attacks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC recently hosted a virtual training session focused on phishing prevention. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-hosts-training-on-preventing-phishing-attacks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-hosts-training-on-preventing-phishing-attacks/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Releases 2026 Legislative Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x27;s Legislative Program outlines county priorities for the upcoming State Legislative Session. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-releases-2026-legislative-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-releases-2026-legislative-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2026 Legislative Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x2019;s 2026 Legislative Program outlines county priorities for this year&#x27;s legislative session. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-legislative-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-legislative-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chief Assistant County Attorney, Cayuga County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Cayuga County is seeking a Chief Assistant County Attorney. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chief-assistant-county-attorney-cayuga-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chief-assistant-county-attorney-cayuga-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Veterans Services Agency, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Director of Veterans Services is a department head position responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and direction of services, programs and activities offered through the County&#x2019;s Veterans Service Agency. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-veterans-services-agency-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-veterans-services-agency-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Part Time Conflict Defender, Allegany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Allegany County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Conflict Defender. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/part-time-conflict-defender-allegany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/part-time-conflict-defender-allegany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 November 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Give Testimony on Procurement Reforms</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties give testimony on critical procurement reforms, including making piggybacking authority permanent, raising outdated bidding thresholds, and authorizing design-build for counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-give-testimony-on-procurement-reforms/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-give-testimony-on-procurement-reforms/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Buildings to Glow Green This Veterans Day in Honor of Those Who Served</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Fifth annual Operation Green Light campaign creates visible tribute to the service and sacrifice of our nation&#x2019;s veterans. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-buildings-to-glow-green-this-veterans-day-in-honor-of-those-who-served/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-buildings-to-glow-green-this-veterans-day-in-honor-of-those-who-served/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Monroe County Tackles Addiction Crisis from all Angles</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Monroe County has achieved a 43% drop in fatal overdoses in just one year &#x2014; thanks to a public health team that meets people where they are. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/monroe-county-tackles-addiction-crisis-from-all-angles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/monroe-county-tackles-addiction-crisis-from-all-angles/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Energy Specialist, MEGA</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Municipal Electric &amp; Gas Alliance (MEGA) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed early career professional to join our team as an Energy Specialist. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/energy-specialist-mega/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/energy-specialist-mega/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Accountant, City of Ithaca</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Ithaca is now accepting applications for the position of Accountant. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/accountant-city-of-ithaca/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/accountant-city-of-ithaca/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 October 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Administrator, Herkimer County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-herkimer-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-herkimer-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 October 2025 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget Analyst, Otsego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Under the direction of the County Administrator as Budget Officer, incumbent will work extensively preparing and monitoring County budgetary expenditures and revenues. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/budget-analyst-otsego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/budget-analyst-otsego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Research: &#x201C;What Municipalities Really Want&#x201D; out of AI</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new study from Syracuse University&#x2019;s Center for Policy Design and Governance examines how municipal leaders across New York State perceive and use AI. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-research-what-municipalities-really-want-out-of-ai/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-research-what-municipalities-really-want-out-of-ai/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Social Services Attorneys, Oswego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Putnam County, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personnel Officer <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/social-services-attorneys-oswego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/social-services-attorneys-oswego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 October 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Director Real Property Tax Service Agency, Columbia County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Putnam County, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personnel Officer <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-real-property-tax-service-agency-columbia-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-real-property-tax-service-agency-columbia-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 October 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Personnel Officer, Putnam County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Putnam County, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personnel Officer <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/personnel-officer-putnam-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/personnel-officer-putnam-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Finance, Putnam County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Putnam County, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Commissioner of Finance. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-finance-putnam-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-finance-putnam-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Build Community: Local Leaders Driving Housing Solutions Across New York</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County governments have emerged as leaders in offering innovative solutions to New York&#x27;s housing shortage. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-build-community-local-leaders-driving-housing-solutions-across-new-york/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-build-community-local-leaders-driving-housing-solutions-across-new-york/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Releases AI Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New report provides an overview of AI and its applications in county government and practical steps for starting or advancing your county&#x2019;s AI journey. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-releases-ai-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-releases-ai-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy County Attorney, Washington County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Washington County is currently seeking to fill the position of Deputy County Attorney. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-county-attorney-washington-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-county-attorney-washington-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Personnel Officer, Seneca County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Washington County is currently seeking to fill the position of Deputy County Attorney. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/personnel-officer-seneca-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/personnel-officer-seneca-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Social Services, Tioga County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-social-services-tioga-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-social-services-tioga-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 County Sales Tax Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Report details important trends, the sectors providing the most sales tax in each county, and expectations for the coming year. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-county-sales-tax-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-county-sales-tax-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC&#x2019;s Centennial Fall Seminar Coming to Niagara County September 8-10</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This year&#x2019;s Annual Meeting is especially significant as it marks NYSAC&#x2019;s 100th anniversary. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-s-centennial-fall-seminar-coming-to-niagara-county-september-8-10/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-s-centennial-fall-seminar-coming-to-niagara-county-september-8-10/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Assigned Counsel Program Administrator-Indigent Legal Services</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assigned-counsel-program-administrator-indigent-legal-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assigned-counsel-program-administrator-indigent-legal-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 August 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NY County Officials Named to National Leadership Posts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Assistant District Attorney, Jefferson County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-district-attorney-jefferson-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-district-attorney-jefferson-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 August 2025 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Assistant County Attorney,  Jefferson County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-county-attorney-jefferson-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-county-attorney-jefferson-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 August 2025 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Assistant Public Defender,  Jefferson County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-public-defender-jefferson-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-public-defender-jefferson-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 August 2025 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Information Technology Director, Madison County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/information-technology-director-madison-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/information-technology-director-madison-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 July 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Real Property Tax Services II, Jefferson County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-ii-jefferson-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-ii-jefferson-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 July 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Public Health, Yates County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County is seeking a Director of Public Health. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-public-health-yates-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-public-health-yates-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unpacking the &#x27;One Big Beautiful Bill Act&#x27;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x27;s initial analysis of the final One Big Beautiful Bill Act&#x27;s provisions and possible impact on New York. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/unpacking-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/unpacking-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One Big Beautiful Bill Act  (Senate&#x27;s Version)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Senate passed its version of the federal budget reconciliation bill. We look at what it means for counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-senates-version/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-senates-version/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Programs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There is over $265 million in funding available in the 2025 CFA application, which closes at the end of the month, on July 31st at 4:00PM. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-consolidated-funding-application-cfa-programs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-consolidated-funding-application-cfa-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 July 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as&#xA0;Director of County Planning. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-clerk-of-the-legislature-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-clerk-of-the-legislature-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Report Details How Federal Budget Proposals Threaten Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC report outlines the projected financial and service impacts of proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other core programs that counties help deliver every day <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-report-details-how-federal-budget-proposals-threaten-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-report-details-how-federal-budget-proposals-threaten-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 Legislative Session Summary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our annual Legislative Session Summary report detailing those bills that may have an impact on county government operations. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-legislative-session-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-legislative-session-summary/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Highway Superintendent, Jefferson County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is currently seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual to&#xA;serve as our next County Superintendent of Highways. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/highway-superintendent-jefferson-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/highway-superintendent-jefferson-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of County Planning, Jefferson County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as&#xA0;Director of County Planning. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-county-planning-jefferson-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-county-planning-jefferson-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Administrator, Cortland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as&#xA0;Director of County Planning. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-cortland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-cortland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 June 2025 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Joint Statement in Support of Increasing Earnings Limitations for Retired Public Employees</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYCOM, NYSAC, and NYAOT support raising earnings limitation from $35,000 to $50,000, to provide local governments with the flexibility to address urgent staffing needs. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/joint-statement-in-support-of-increasing-earnings-limitations-for-retired-public-employees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/joint-statement-in-support-of-increasing-earnings-limitations-for-retired-public-employees/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Executive Director, Schoharie County Industrial Development Agency</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as&#xA0;Director of County Planning. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-director-schoharie-county-industrial-development-agency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-director-schoharie-county-industrial-development-agency/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Calls on the State to Transfer Inmates that Should be in State Correctional Facilities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties urge the State to take immediate action to transfer state-ready inmates from county jails to state prisons without delay. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-calls-on-the-state-to-transfer-inmates-that-should-be-in-state-correctional-facilities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-calls-on-the-state-to-transfer-inmates-that-should-be-in-state-correctional-facilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Urges Renewed Focus on Meeting Energy Needs for Statewide Growth and Sustained Economic Development (1)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties call for strategic action to support a more robust and affordable energy supply for communities for new housing projects, economic development. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-urges-renewed-focus-on-meeting-energy-needs-for-statewide-growth-and-sustained-economic-development-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-urges-renewed-focus-on-meeting-energy-needs-for-statewide-growth-and-sustained-economic-development-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior Clerk, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-clerk-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-clerk-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Assistant County Attorney, Washington County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-county-attorney-washington-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/assistant-county-attorney-washington-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oswego County Administrator Phil Church Receives Excellence in Local Government Service Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The award recognizes Church&#x27;s exceptional leadership, visionary strategic planning, and unwavering dedication to public service. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/oswego-county-administrator-phil-church-receives-excellence-in-local-government-service-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/oswego-county-administrator-phil-church-receives-excellence-in-local-government-service-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>House Budget Cuts Billions in Funding to New York</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read our summary of the final provisions in the House Budget Reconciliation bill, which passed the House on Thursday, May 22nd. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/house-budget-cuts-billions-in-funding-to-new-york/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/house-budget-cuts-billions-in-funding-to-new-york/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New York County Leaders Urge Congressional Delegation to Reject Devastating Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in House Budget Bill</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties call on Congress to reject proposed budget that would strip vital healthcare coverage and food assistance from more than 2 million New Yorkers. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-county-leaders-urge-congressional-delegation-to-reject-devastating-cuts-to-medicaid-and-snap-in-house-budget-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-county-leaders-urge-congressional-delegation-to-reject-devastating-cuts-to-medicaid-and-snap-in-house-budget-bill/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Billions on the Line: What NY County Officials Should Know About House Medicaid &amp; SNAP Cuts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our latest federal budget reconciliation update details the proposed changes to Medicaid, SNAP and federal taxes contained in the House&#x27;s budget package. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/billions-on-the-line-what-ny-county-officials-should-know-about-house-medicaid-snap-cuts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/billions-on-the-line-what-ny-county-officials-should-know-about-house-medicaid-snap-cuts/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Seek Protection as Indigent Cremations Grow</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties seek legislation that would provide new liability protections for public officials overseeing the burials and cremations of indigent individuals. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-seek-protection-as-indigent-cremations-grow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-seek-protection-as-indigent-cremations-grow/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Hosts Budget Briefing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-hosts-budget-briefing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-hosts-budget-briefing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior Budget Analyst, Albany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-budget-analyst-albany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-budget-analyst-albany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SFY 2026 Enacted Budget County Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about the county impact of the SFY 2026 Enacted State Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2026-enacted-budget-county-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2026-enacted-budget-county-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grants Specialist (HELPS), Albany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/grants-specialist-helps-albany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/grants-specialist-helps-albany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Legislative Coordinator, NYSAC</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/legislative-coordinator-nysac/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/legislative-coordinator-nysac/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Press Cannabis Officials to Fix Sales Tax Process to Support Local Distributions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders a are calling on the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to address deficiencies in providing  information necessary to distribute local cannabis tax revenue. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-press-cannabis-officials-to-fix-sales-tax-process-to-support-local-distributions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-press-cannabis-officials-to-fix-sales-tax-process-to-support-local-distributions/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fiscal Director: Department of Social Services, Wyoming County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Fiscal Director is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring accounting and fiscal management functions in the Department of Social Services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/fiscal-director-department-of-social-services-wyoming-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/fiscal-director-department-of-social-services-wyoming-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Warns of Devastating Consequences from Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Federal proposals could reduce Medicaid funding by hundreds of billions of dollars nationwide over the next decade, impacting nearly 9 million New Yorkers. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-warns-of-devastating-consequences-from-proposed-federal-medicaid-cuts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-warns-of-devastating-consequences-from-proposed-federal-medicaid-cuts/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Planning and Development, Wyoming County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Director of Planning and Development is responsible for administering, and supervising activities in the office. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-planning-and-development-wyoming-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-planning-and-development-wyoming-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Real Property Tax Services, Wyoming County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The work involves responsibility for the administration, supervision and operation of the Department of Real Property Tax Services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-wyoming-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-wyoming-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Priorities for the End of the 2025 Legislative Session</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about NYSAC&#x27;s top priorities for the remainder of the 2025 State Legislative Session. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/priorities-for-the-end-of-the-2025-legislative-session/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/priorities-for-the-end-of-the-2025-legislative-session/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Social Services Attorneys</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/social-services-attorneys/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/social-services-attorneys/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Oppose EMS Mandates in State Budget</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After failed attempts to reach a compromise, NYSAC is calling on state leaders to reject budget proposal that establishes new EMS mandate on counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-oppose-ems-mandates-in-state-budget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-oppose-ems-mandates-in-state-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What Federal Medicaid Cuts Could Mean for Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our latest blog post examines the potential county impact of cuts and reforms to the Medicaid program that are being considered by Congress. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/what-federal-medicaid-cuts-could-mean-for-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/what-federal-medicaid-cuts-could-mean-for-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>On Earth Day, Counties Call for Action on Waste Reduction</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In recognition of Earth Day, NYSAC urges the State Legislature to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/on-earth-day-counties-call-for-action-on-waste-reduction/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/on-earth-day-counties-call-for-action-on-waste-reduction/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior Assistant Public Defender, Oswego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-assistant-public-defender-oswego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-assistant-public-defender-oswego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 April 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Assistant Public Defender , Oswego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/first-assistant-public-defender-oswego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/first-assistant-public-defender-oswego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 April 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Reiterates Urgent Call for Fiscal Fairness in State Budget Process</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week, NYSAC renewed its call to New York State legislators to adopt a more equitable and responsible fiscal approach in the state budget process. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-reiterates-urgent-call-for-fiscal-fairness-in-state-budget-process/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-reiterates-urgent-call-for-fiscal-fairness-in-state-budget-process/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Release Recommendations for Strengthening 9-1-1 Services</title>
                <description><![CDATA[During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, counties released a new report analyzing 9-1-1 services in New York State. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-release-recommendations-for-strengthening-9-1-1-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-release-recommendations-for-strengthening-9-1-1-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Press Release: Counties Release Recommendations for Strengthening 9-1-1 Services</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, NYSAC released recommendations for strengthening 9-1-1 services in New York. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/press-release-counties-release-recommendations-for-strengthening-9-1-1-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/press-release-counties-release-recommendations-for-strengthening-9-1-1-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>100 Reasons to Celebrate County Government Month</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A behind the scenes look at 100 ways counties strengthen and serve our communities. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/100-reasons-to-celebrate-county-government-month/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/100-reasons-to-celebrate-county-government-month/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Congress Moves Forward on Major Tax &amp; Spending Cuts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With house passage of the Senate approved Budget Resolution,  committees in both chambers can to begin writing the bills to implement tax and spending changes. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/congress-moves-forward-on-major-tax-spending-cuts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/congress-moves-forward-on-major-tax-spending-cuts/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local Governments Step Up as Solid Waste Challenges Mount</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Limited landfill capacity across New York has county and municipal governments scrambling to frame plans for getting ahead of the looming solid waste crisis. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/local-governments-step-up-as-solid-waste-challenges-mount/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/local-governments-step-up-as-solid-waste-challenges-mount/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Budget Director/County Auditor, Fulton County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-budget-directorcounty-auditor-fulton-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-budget-directorcounty-auditor-fulton-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Debt and Reconciliation: A Washington Tale</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our latest look at how the House and Senate budget resolutions address the federal deficit and what this could mean for the federal spending plan. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/debt-and-reconciliation-a-washington-tale/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/debt-and-reconciliation-a-washington-tale/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Health, Orange County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-health-orange-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-health-orange-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 April 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Informational Technology - Cortland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-informational-technology-cortland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-informational-technology-cortland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 April 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Transportation Planning Director</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/transportation-planning-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/transportation-planning-director/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 April 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chief Information Officer for Broome County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chief-information-officer-for-broome-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chief-information-officer-for-broome-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 April 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 NYSAC Photo Contest: Beyond 100</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The NYSAC Photo Contest returns for National County Government Month! Enter for a chance to be featured in the 2026 NYSAC Calendar and NYSAC News magazine! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-nysac-photo-contest-beyond-100/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-nysac-photo-contest-beyond-100/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Latest on House and Senate Budget Resolutions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the federal debt limit looming, we break down the status of the House and Senate budget resolutions. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-latest-on-house-and-senate-budget-resolutions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-latest-on-house-and-senate-budget-resolutions/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Comparison of &#x27;One-House&#x27; Budgets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s report comparing key county priorities across the Executive, Assembly and Senate budget proposals and reiterates county requests for inclusion in the final enacted SFY 26 State Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-comparison-of-one-house-budgets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-comparison-of-one-house-budgets/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 March 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Release Covid After-Action Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, county leaders this week released an after-action report designed to document the county response. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-release-covid-after-action-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-release-covid-after-action-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Revenue Auditor, Ulster County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/revenue-auditor-ulster-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/revenue-auditor-ulster-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 March 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Support the Safe Water Action Program (SWAP)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With NY&#x27;s again water infrastructure in dire need of repair, counties are calling for inclusion of SWAP in the State Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-support-the-safe-water-action-program-swap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-support-the-safe-water-action-program-swap/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Superintendent of Highways and Facilities, Fulton County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/superintendent-of-highways-and-facilities-fulton-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/superintendent-of-highways-and-facilities-fulton-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 March 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Madison County Official Honored for Graduation from County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Madison County Public Information Officer Samantha Field was recently honored for graduating with a certificate from the County Government Institute. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/madison-county-official-honored-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/madison-county-official-honored-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WNY County Officials Honored for Graduation from County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Wyoming County Deputy Treasurer Robin LaWall and Niagara County Clerk of the Legislature Alysa Tomasino  honored for graduating the County Government Institute. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/wny-county-officials-honored-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/wny-county-officials-honored-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Yates County Legislator Honored for Graduation from County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yates County Legislator Sarah Purdy was recently honored for graduating with a certificate from the County Government Institute. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/yates-county-legislator-honored-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/yates-county-legislator-honored-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 NYSAC Federal Legislative Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties release federal advocacy platform for 2025. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-nysac-federal-legislative-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-nysac-federal-legislative-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Human Resources Administrator-Benefits Manager, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/human-resources-administrator-benefits-manager-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/human-resources-administrator-benefits-manager-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 February 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Emergency Management, Allegany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-emergency-management-allegany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-emergency-management-allegany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Director of Human Services, Saratoga County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-of-human-services-saratoga-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-director-of-human-services-saratoga-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Social Services, Wyoming County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-social-services-wyoming-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-social-services-wyoming-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Delivers Budget Testimony</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s testimony before the Joint Budget Committee on Local Governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-delivers-budget-testimony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-delivers-budget-testimony/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Informational Technology, Cortland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-informational-technology-cortland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-informational-technology-cortland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 January 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Municipal Associations Host Inaugural &#x2018;Municipal Day&#x2019;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New York&#x27;s three associations representing local governments - NYCOM, NYSAC, and the AOT joined forces for the first annual Municipal Day. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/municipal-associations-host-inaugural-municipal-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/municipal-associations-host-inaugural-municipal-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Administrator, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 January 2025 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Administrator, Wayne County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-wayne-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-wayne-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2025 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Planning Administrator - Housing and Community Development Director</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/planning-administrator-housing-and-community-development-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/planning-administrator-housing-and-community-development-director/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Work with School Districts to Address Rising Transportation Costs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC is teaming up with county health officials to advocate for improved coordination of transportation for pre-Kindergarten children with Special-Ed needs. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-work-with-school-districts-to-address-rising-transportation-costs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-work-with-school-districts-to-address-rising-transportation-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SFY 2026 Executive Budget County Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s annual report Governor Hochul&#x27;s proposed State Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2026-executive-budget-county-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2026-executive-budget-county-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2025 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 State of the State Summary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s summary of the 2025 State of the State address. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-state-of-the-state-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-state-of-the-state-summary/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Celebrates Century of Service to Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[All year long, NYSAC will be celebrating 100 years of fostering excellence in county government and uniting the county voice. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-celebrates-century-of-service-to-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-celebrates-century-of-service-to-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westchester County Executive George Latimer Honored by County Leaders for his ongoing Public Service</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Westchester County Executive George Latimer Honored by County Leaders for his ongoing Public Service <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-honored-by-county-leaders-for-his-ongoing-public-service/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-honored-by-county-leaders-for-his-ongoing-public-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 December 2024 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025 Legislative Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about NYSAC&#x27;s priorities for the 2025 State Legislative Session. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-legislative-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2025-legislative-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Municipal Associations Submit Comments on State Energy Plan</title>
                <description><![CDATA[See our testimony on the state&#x2019;s energy plan, calling for a stronger partnership with local governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/municipal-associations-submit-comments-on-state-energy-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/municipal-associations-submit-comments-on-state-energy-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Public Health, Albany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-public-health-albany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-public-health-albany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governor Hochul Unveils County Infrastructure Grant Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Governor Hochul recently announced the start of a new grant program to help counties combat New York&#x2019;s housing crisis. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/governor-hochul-unveils-county-infrastructure-grant-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/governor-hochul-unveils-county-infrastructure-grant-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call for Comprehensive PFAS Solutions in Assembly Comments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-for-comprehensive-pfas-solutions-in-assembly-comments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-for-comprehensive-pfas-solutions-in-assembly-comments/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Human Resources Director, Wyoming County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-human-resources-director-wyoming-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-human-resources-director-wyoming-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chief Information Officer, Broome County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chief-information-officer-broome-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chief-information-officer-broome-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 October 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Submits Comments on New York&#x27;s Cap-and-Invest Investment Framework</title>
                <description><![CDATA[See NYSAC&#x27;s comments and recommendations for the NY Cap and Invest program&#x27;s Use of Proceeds Framework. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-submits-comments-on-new-yorks-cap-and-invest-investment-framework/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-submits-comments-on-new-yorks-cap-and-invest-investment-framework/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC President Boykin Will Never Forget Humble Roots</title>
                <description><![CDATA[From a sharecropping family in North Carolina, to President of the New York State Association of Counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-president-boykin-will-never-forget-humble-roots/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-president-boykin-will-never-forget-humble-roots/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Attorney, Steuben County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-attorney-steuben-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-attorney-steuben-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 September 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Boykin Elected NYSAC President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Westchester County Legislator to Lead NYSAC During its 100th Year as a Statewide Association <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/boykin-elected-nysac-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/boykin-elected-nysac-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>At Fall Conference, Counties Call on Governor to Sign Critical EMS Legislation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County officials called for Governor Hochul to sign Treatment in Place legislation. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/at-fall-conference-counties-call-on-governor-to-sign-critical-ems-legislation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/at-fall-conference-counties-call-on-governor-to-sign-critical-ems-legislation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Real Property Tax Services II, Otsego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-ii-otsego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-ii-otsego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 September 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Internal Audit and Control, Ulster County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-internal-audit-and-control-ulster-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-internal-audit-and-control-ulster-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Community Mental Health Service, Cortland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-community-mental-health-service-cortland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-community-mental-health-service-cortland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Opposes Closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Closure would have severe consequences for county and local economy. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-opposes-closure-of-great-meadow-correctional-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-opposes-closure-of-great-meadow-correctional-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Legislation to Level the Playing Field in Short-Term Rentals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Bipartisan bill would level the playing field between hotels and short-term rentals. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-urge-governor-hochul-to-sign-legislation-to-level-the-playing-field-in-short-term-rentals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-urge-governor-hochul-to-sign-legislation-to-level-the-playing-field-in-short-term-rentals/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Real Property Tax Services, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-real-property-tax-services-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 Sales Tax Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read NYSAC&#x27;s annual analysis of county-level sales tax data and trends. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-sales-tax-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-sales-tax-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Shift from Incarceration Adds to Challenges for County Probation Agencies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Probation administrators say the state&#x27;s reluctance to pony up for the essential services being provided by county governments has contributed to a system under stress. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/shift-from-incarceration-adds-to-challenges-for-county-probation-agencies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/shift-from-incarceration-adds-to-challenges-for-county-probation-agencies/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New York County Officials Named to National Leadership Posts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County officials from around the state will take on new posts with the National Association of Counties (NACo). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Jefferson County Attorney</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is seeking a skilled attorney to serve as chief legal counsel for Jefferson County government. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-jefferson-county-attorney/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-jefferson-county-attorney/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 July 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Environmental Justice Grants Information Session</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties are invited to join Fordham University on Aug 1st for an information session on Environmental Justice grants available soon through the EPA. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/environmental-justice-grants-information-session/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/environmental-justice-grants-information-session/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lewis County Manager</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/lewis-county-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/lewis-county-manager/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 June 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rescue EMS Bills Pass, Head to Governor&#x27;s Desk</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Key components of the Rescue EMS agenda are headed to Governor Hochul&#x27;s desk. Join us in urging her to sign these bills into law! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/rescue-ems-bills-pass-head-to-governors-desk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/rescue-ems-bills-pass-head-to-governors-desk/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Board of Directors Address Immigration Issues at Annual Meeting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The board discussed bi-partisan solutions to the immigration crisis facing communities in New York State. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-board-of-directors-address-immigration-issues-at-annual-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-board-of-directors-address-immigration-issues-at-annual-meeting/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYS Community Assistance Teams are Helping Local Governments with Water Infrastructure</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Does your community need funding for a critical drinking water or sewer project? The NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) can help! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nys-community-assistance-teams-are-helping-local-governments-with-water-infrastructure/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nys-community-assistance-teams-are-helping-local-governments-with-water-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Commissioner of Social Services, Ontario County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-commissioner-of-social-services-ontario-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-commissioner-of-social-services-ontario-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 June 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>After 10 Year Journey, Eastern Lake Ontario Designated a National Marine Sanctuary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA announced that 1,722 square miles of eastern Lake Ontario have been designated as a national marine sanctuary. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/after-10-year-journey-eastern-lake-ontario-designated-a-national-marine-sanctuary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/after-10-year-journey-eastern-lake-ontario-designated-a-national-marine-sanctuary/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 Legislative Session Summary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read our comprehensive report of legislation with county impact that has passed both houses of the State Legislature. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-legislative-session-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-legislative-session-summary/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2024 07:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Board of Directors Attend High Performance Leadership Training Capsule</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At its annual June meeting, the Board attended a abridged High-Performance Leadership Academy training. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-board-of-directors-attend-high-performance-leadership-training-capsule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-board-of-directors-attend-high-performance-leadership-training-capsule/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State Legislature Passes Bills to Strengthen EMS and Level the Playing Field in Short-Term Rentals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Assembly and Senate adopted key pieces of legislation supported by NYSAC that will strengthen local EMS and enable counties to collect sales tax and hotel/motel occupancy tax from short-term rentals. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-legislature-passes-bills-to-strengthen-ems-and-level-the-playing-field-in-short-term-rentals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-legislature-passes-bills-to-strengthen-ems-and-level-the-playing-field-in-short-term-rentals/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 08 June 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing and Community Development Project Manager</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/housing-and-community-development-project-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/housing-and-community-development-project-manager/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 June 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior Internal Auditor, Broome County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-internal-auditor-broome-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/senior-internal-auditor-broome-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Executive Director, New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-director-new-york-association-of-training-and-employment-professionals-nyatep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-director-new-york-association-of-training-and-employment-professionals-nyatep/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clinton County Administrator Honored for Public Service Excellence</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Clinton County Administrator Michael E. Zurlo received the Robert D. McEvoy Local Government Memorial Award from SAPA. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/clinton-county-administrator-honored-for-public-service-excellence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/clinton-county-administrator-honored-for-public-service-excellence/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Pushes for Statewide Registry of Short Term Rentals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties support legislation to level the playing field with hotels and allow for the collection of sales and occupancy tax. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-pushes-for-statewide-registry-of-short-term-rentals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-pushes-for-statewide-registry-of-short-term-rentals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Advocates for Clean Energy Communities Program in Comments Submitted to PSC</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-advocates-for-clean-energy-communities-program-in-comments-submitted-to-psc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-advocates-for-clean-energy-communities-program-in-comments-submitted-to-psc/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Leaning in to the Potential of A.I.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County associations prepare for the expansion of the role of AI in local government. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/leaning-in-to-the-potential-of-ai/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/leaning-in-to-the-potential-of-ai/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Office for the Aging, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-office-for-the-aging-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-office-for-the-aging-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 End of Session County Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County priorities for the remaining days of the 2024 Legislative Session. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-end-of-session-county-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-end-of-session-county-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SFY 2025 Enacted State Budget Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Detailed analysis of the county impact of the SFY 2025 State Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2025-enacted-state-budget-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2025-enacted-state-budget-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 20 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement from NYSAC President Daniel P. McCoy on State Budget Agreement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the administrative arm of state government, counties are always striving to work collaboratively with our partners at the state level. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-daniel-p-mccoy-on-state-budget-agreement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-daniel-p-mccoy-on-state-budget-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 20 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call for Action on Environmental Priorities Ahead of Earth Day Celebration</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ahead of Earth Day, NYSAC calls for legislation to strengthen local recycling, regulate harmful chemicals, and safeguard public health and the environment. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-for-action-on-environmental-priorities-ahead-of-earth-day-celebration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-for-action-on-environmental-priorities-ahead-of-earth-day-celebration/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Adam Bello Elected Second Vice President of Statewide County Executives&#x2019; Association</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County executives from across the state have elected Monroe County Executive Adam Bellow as 2nd vice president of NYSCEA. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/adam-bello-elected-second-vice-president-of-statewide-county-executives-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/adam-bello-elected-second-vice-president-of-statewide-county-executives-association/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-commissioner-of-public-works-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-commissioner-of-public-works-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Confidential Assistant to County Administrator, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/confidential-assistant-to-county-administrator-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/confidential-assistant-to-county-administrator-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Energy Specialist for Local Governments and Schools</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/energy-specialist-for-local-governments-and-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/energy-specialist-for-local-governments-and-schools/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Say Cheese! It&#x27;s Time for the NYSAC Photo Contest!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Show us the best there is to see in NY&#x2019;s Counties - from historic and scenic sights to local attractions and events. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/say-cheese-its-time-for-the-nysac-photo-contest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/say-cheese-its-time-for-the-nysac-photo-contest/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Attorney (Multiple positions), Oswego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/attorney-multiple-positions-oswego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/attorney-multiple-positions-oswego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Jefferson County Administrator (1)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jefferson County is seeking a skilled professional with proven leadership and management abilities to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-jefferson-county-administrator-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-jefferson-county-administrator-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Superintendent of Buildings &amp; Grounds, Cayuga County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/superintendent-of-buildings-grounds-cayuga-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/superintendent-of-buildings-grounds-cayuga-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seeking Fairness: Navigating New York&#x2019;s Complex Real Property Tax Foreclosure Challenges</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Setting the record straight on New York&#x27;s real property tac foreclosure process and how it should be fixed. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/seeking-fairness-navigating-new-york-s-complex-real-property-tax-foreclosure-challenges/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/seeking-fairness-navigating-new-york-s-complex-real-property-tax-foreclosure-challenges/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Accountant II (Audit and Control), Albany County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/accountant-ii-audit-and-control-albany-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/accountant-ii-audit-and-control-albany-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remembering the Lessons of the Past: Covid-19 Four Years Later</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Reflecting on the county response to Covid-19 on the four year anniversary of the pandemic. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/remembering-the-lessons-of-the-past-covid-19-four-years-later/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/remembering-the-lessons-of-the-past-covid-19-four-years-later/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SFY 2025 One-House Budgets County Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x27;s analysis of the SFY 2025 Senate and Assembly Budget proposals. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2025-one-house-budgets-county-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2025-one-house-budgets-county-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Administrator, Poughkeepsie</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/city-administrator-poughkeepsie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/city-administrator-poughkeepsie/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Commissioner, Orange County Department of General Services</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Resumes are being accepted for the position of Commissioner of the Orange County Department of General Services <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-commissioner-orange-county-department-of-general-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-commissioner-orange-county-department-of-general-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EMS Advocates Address County Officials at NYSAC Conference</title>
                <description><![CDATA[During the NYSAC Legislative Conference, Alanna Badgley, a paramedic and Co-Founder, EMS Sustainability Alliance delivered a impassioned speech about the state of EMS in New York State. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ems-advocates-address-county-officials-at-nysac-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ems-advocates-address-county-officials-at-nysac-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Officials Recognized for Graduation from County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-officials-recognized-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-officials-recognized-for-graduation-from-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oneida County Executive Honored with NYSAC Public Service Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[During its annual Legislative Conference, NYSAC honored Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente with its Executive Director&#x2019;s Award for Public Service. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/oneida-county-executive-honored-with-nysac-public-service-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/oneida-county-executive-honored-with-nysac-public-service-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/licensed-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/licensed-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Hidden County Costs that Fund the State&#x2019;s Growing Spending Plans</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Since the 1960&#x2019;s, the State of New York has relied on local tax revenues as a piggy bank to fund programs and services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-hidden-county-costs-that-fund-the-state-s-growing-spending-plans/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-hidden-county-costs-that-fund-the-state-s-growing-spending-plans/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public Defender, Franklin County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-defender-franklin-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-defender-franklin-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commissioner of Social Services, Oswego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-social-services-oswego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/commissioner-of-social-services-oswego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Director, Office for the Aging</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The County of Rockland is seeking a candidate to serve as Director of the Office for the Aging. The work is detailed and complex in nature and requires thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of older adults. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-director-office-for-the-aging/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-director-office-for-the-aging/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Latest Research on NY&#x2019;s Highest-in-the-Nation Taxes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) report examines how state mandates contribute to NY&#x27;s rank as highest taxed state. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/latest-research-on-ny-s-highest-in-the-nation-taxes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/latest-research-on-ny-s-highest-in-the-nation-taxes/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Battle-Tested Ally for Local Governments: the National Association of Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&quot;It&#x27;s important that counties have a seat at the table when it comes to these federal policies.&quot; <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-battle-tested-ally-for-local-governments-the-national-association-of-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-battle-tested-ally-for-local-governments-the-national-association-of-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Administrator, Tioga County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-tioga-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrator-tioga-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Provide Testimony on SFY 2025 Budget Proposal</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC provides testimony on the SFY 25 Budget to the State Legislative Joint Budget Committee on Local Government. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-provide-testimony-on-sfy-2025-budget-proposal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-provide-testimony-on-sfy-2025-budget-proposal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties, Legislators Unveil Legislative Package to &#x2018;Rescue EMS&#x2019;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Legislation will help fund local EMS, attract and retain EMS professionals and increase Medicaid reimbursements <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-legislators-unveil-legislative-package-to-rescue-ems/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-legislators-unveil-legislative-package-to-rescue-ems/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Fights for Fixes to EMS</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With EMS under major stress, NYSAC had been working with state and industry leaders on reforms to strengthen this critical service. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-fights-for-fixes-to-ems/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-fights-for-fixes-to-ems/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC IT Task Force Report Reflects Top IT Concerns Facing Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC published the new report featuring the top technology challenges facing counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-it-task-force-report-reflects-top-it-concerns-facing-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-it-task-force-report-reflects-top-it-concerns-facing-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Staff Social Worker, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/staff-social-worker-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/staff-social-worker-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recovery Peer Advocate, Schoharie County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/recovery-peer-advocate-schoharie-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/recovery-peer-advocate-schoharie-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Treasurer/Finance Director, City of Canandaigua</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/treasurerfinance-director-city-of-canandaigua/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/treasurerfinance-director-city-of-canandaigua/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Public Works, City of Canandaigua</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-public-works-city-of-canandaigua/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-public-works-city-of-canandaigua/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Releases SFY 2025 Executive Budget Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Detailed analysis of how the Governor&#x2019;s Executive Budget proposal would impact county governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-releases-sfy-2025-executive-budget-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-releases-sfy-2025-executive-budget-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rescuing Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[All around the state EMS is crumbling. Learn about the package of bills that will Rescue EMS. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/rescuing-local-emergency-medical-services-ems/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/rescuing-local-emergency-medical-services-ems/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement from NYSAC President Daniel P. McCoy in Response to SFY 2025 Executive Budget Proposal</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC President responds to Governor Hochul&#x27;s SFY 2025 Budget proposal. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-daniel-p-mccoy-in-response-to-sfy-2025-executive-budget-proposal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-daniel-p-mccoy-in-response-to-sfy-2025-executive-budget-proposal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Report: Battling the Opioid Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report highlights the strategies counties are employing in their relentless battle against opioid abuse and underscore the need for continued investment in county initiatives. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-report-battling-the-opioid-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-report-battling-the-opioid-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 State of the State Summary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Analysis of Governor Hochul&#x27;s 2024 State of the State address. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-state-of-the-state-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-state-of-the-state-summary/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Planning Director, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/planning-director-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/planning-director-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Risk Manager, Cortland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/risk-manager-cortland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/risk-manager-cortland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public Health Director, St. Lawrence County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-health-director-st-lawrence-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-health-director-st-lawrence-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mark Henry Appointed President of Statewide Association of County Board Chairs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The NYS Association of County Board Chairs is an affiliate of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and represents the 58 legislative board chairs across the state. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/mark-henry-appointed-president-of-statewide-association-of-county-board-chairs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/mark-henry-appointed-president-of-statewide-association-of-county-board-chairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deputy County Administrator, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-county-administrator-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deputy-county-administrator-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Director of Community Services, Schuyler County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-community-services-schuyler-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/director-of-community-services-schuyler-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board Post: Broome County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-post-broome-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-post-broome-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus Begins Term as President of County Executives&#x2019; Association</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSCEA is an affiliate of NYSAC and represents the 19 counties that have county executives as their chief elected official. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/orange-county-executive-steve-neuhaus-begins-term-as-president-of-county-executives-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/orange-county-executive-steve-neuhaus-begins-term-as-president-of-county-executives-association/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board Post</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-post/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-post/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Program Integrity Officer, Orange County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-program-integrity-officer-orange-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-program-integrity-officer-orange-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Drive Opioid Funds to Mitigate Damages from Deadly Epidemic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-drive-opioid-funds-to-mitigate-damages-from-deadly-epidemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-drive-opioid-funds-to-mitigate-damages-from-deadly-epidemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Year-End Update: 2023 Legislative Summary</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read our comprehensive report of legislation with county impact that has passed both houses of the State Legislature. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/year-end-update-2023-legislative-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/year-end-update-2023-legislative-summary/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Implore Governor to Reject Election Calendar Bill</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties are stepping up efforts to convince Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a bill to shift some local elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-implore-governor-to-reject-election-calendar-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-implore-governor-to-reject-election-calendar-bill/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Commissioner of Health Rockland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The County of Rockland, located in the lower Hudson Valley of New York, is seeking an experienced medical professional to lead the Department of Health as Commissioner and Medical Director. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-commissioner-of-health-rockland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-commissioner-of-health-rockland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NY Foreclosure Rules in Play After SCOTUS Ruling </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties in NY are grappling with the impacts a recent ruling that forces changes to how they recoup revenue on tax delinquent properties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-foreclosure-rules-in-play-after-scotus-ruling/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-foreclosure-rules-in-play-after-scotus-ruling/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Schuyler County Administrator</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This is a chief administrative position involving responsibility for the overall administration of County government under the direction of the County Legislature. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-schuyler-county-administrator/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-schuyler-county-administrator/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: MEGA Energy Program Manager</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The role of the energy program manager is to work closely with the executive director in the Alliance&#x2019;s operations, communications, and marketing efforts in support of member local governments from across the state. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-mega-energy-program-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-mega-energy-program-manager/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Steuben Deputy Commissioner of Finance</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This is a full-time position responsible for coordinating the various accounting activities of a governmental finance department. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-steuben-deputy-commissioner-of-finance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-steuben-deputy-commissioner-of-finance/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Oswego County Public Defender Social Worker Specialist</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Oswego County Public Defender&#x2019;s Office has an immediate opening for a Social Worker Specialist to help prepare clients for court and to assist clients to avoid situations where they may tend to re-offend. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-public-defender-social-worker-specialist/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-public-defender-social-worker-specialist/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Attorney (various positions) Oswego County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oswego County has multiple attorney positions available in the District Attorney&#x2019;s Office, Public Defender&#x2019;s Office, and Social Services Department. Duties vary depending upon department in which appointment is made. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-attorney-various-positions-oswego-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-attorney-various-positions-oswego-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Oswego County Speech Language Pathologist</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Oswego County Health Department has an immediate opening for a Speech Language Pathologist to provide educational services to children in the Early Intervention Program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-speech-language-pathologist/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-speech-language-pathologist/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Oswego County Special Education Teacher</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Oswego County Health Department has an immediate opening for a Special Education Teacher to provide educational services to children in the Early Intervention Program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-special-education-teacher/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-special-education-teacher/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Oswego County Caseworker</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oswego County Social Services has immediate openings for Caseworkers. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-caseworker/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-oswego-county-caseworker/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call for More Hiring Flexibility in Testimony</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-for-more-hiring-flexibility-in-testimony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-for-more-hiring-flexibility-in-testimony/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Erwin Town Manager</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The charming Town of Erwin, located in Steuben County south of the Finger Lakes, is in search of a Town Manager. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-erwin-town-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-erwin-town-manager/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Albany County Commissioner of Public Health</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This position involves responsibility for initiating and managing a local public health program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-albany-county-commissioner-of-public-health/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-albany-county-commissioner-of-public-health/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call on Federal Government to Provide &#x2018;Impact Aid&#x2019; to Counties and School Districts Impacted by Migrant Influx</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a letter&#xA0;to Senate Schumer, counties called for the extension of the Federal Impact Aid program to counties and school districts. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-on-federal-government-to-provide-impact-aid-to-counties-and-school-districts-impacted-by-migrant-influx/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-on-federal-government-to-provide-impact-aid-to-counties-and-school-districts-impacted-by-migrant-influx/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Orange County CIO</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Orange County, NY anticipates hiring a new Chief Information Officer to lead our planned Department of Information Technology (IT). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-orange-county-cio/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-orange-county-cio/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement by NYSAC President Dan McCoy in Response to NYC Expansion of Rental Voucher Program to Counties Outside the City</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In response to NYC&#x27;s Expansion of Rental Voucher Program to counties statewide. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-by-nysac-president-dan-mccoy-in-response-to-nyc-expansion-of-rental-voucher-program-to-counties-outside-the-city/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-by-nysac-president-dan-mccoy-in-response-to-nyc-expansion-of-rental-voucher-program-to-counties-outside-the-city/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement Regarding New York City&#x2019;s Expansion of its Rental Assistance Program to All Counties in the State</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The plan announced today is a direct extension of the federal government&#x2019;s failure to address the migrant crisis. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-regarding-new-york-city-s-expansion-of-its-rental-assistance-program-to-all-counties-in-the-state/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-regarding-new-york-city-s-expansion-of-its-rental-assistance-program-to-all-counties-in-the-state/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Name Saratoga County Supervisor Matt Veitch Chair of Public Safety Committee</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC has appointed Saratoga County Supervisor Matthew Veitch as Chair of its Standing Committee on Public Safety. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-name-saratoga-county-supervisor-matt-veitch-chair-of-public-safety-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-name-saratoga-county-supervisor-matt-veitch-chair-of-public-safety-committee/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chemung County Legislator Honored for Completing County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) honored Chemung County Legislator John Burin (9th District) for graduating from the County Government Institute <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chemung-county-legislator-honored-for-completing-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chemung-county-legislator-honored-for-completing-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Warren County Official Honored for Completing County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) honored Warren County Assistant to the County Administrator Tammie DeLorenzo for graduating from the County Government Institute <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/warren-county-official-honored-for-completing-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/warren-county-official-honored-for-completing-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Allegany County Administrator Honored for Completing County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) honored Allegany County Administrator Carissa Knapp for graduating from the County Government Institute <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/allegany-county-administrator-honored-for-completing-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/allegany-county-administrator-honored-for-completing-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Clinton County&#x2019;s Mike Zurlo as Immediate Past President, Capping a Distinctive Year as President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders from across the state last week elected Clinton County Administrator Michael E. Zurlo as Immediate Past President of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-clinton-county-s-mike-zurlo-as-immediate-past-president-capping-a-distinctive-year-as-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-clinton-county-s-mike-zurlo-as-immediate-past-president-capping-a-distinctive-year-as-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin as President-Elect</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders from across the state last week elected Westchester County Legislator Benjamin Boykin to serve as President-Elect for the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-westchester-county-legislator-ben-boykin-as-president-elect/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-westchester-county-legislator-ben-boykin-as-president-elect/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to the NYSAC Board of Directors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders from across the state last week elected the Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. (PJ) Wendel, Jr. to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-chautauqua-county-executive-pj-wendel-to-the-nysac-board-of-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-chautauqua-county-executive-pj-wendel-to-the-nysac-board-of-directors/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Tompkins County Chair Shawna Black to the NYSAC Board of Directors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders from across the state last week elected the Tompkins County Legislature Chairwoman Shawna Black to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-tompkins-county-chair-shawna-black-to-the-nysac-board-of-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-tompkins-county-chair-shawna-black-to-the-nysac-board-of-directors/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Sustainability Coordinator Rockland County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Rockland County Department of Planning is seeking a candidate to perform technical&#xAD; professional work of a difficult nature involving the development, management, and oversight of the Rockland County Sustainability program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-sustainability-coordinator-rockland-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-sustainability-coordinator-rockland-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Delegates Elect Cattaraugus County&#x2019;s Dr. Kevin Watkins as Second Vice President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders from across the state last week elected Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin Watkins to serve as 2nd Vice President for the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-delegates-elect-cattaraugus-county-s-dr-kevin-watkins-as-second-vice-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-delegates-elect-cattaraugus-county-s-dr-kevin-watkins-as-second-vice-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Albany County Executive Dan McCoy as President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders from across the state last week elected Albany County Executive Dan McCoy to serve as president of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-albany-county-executive-dan-mccoy-as-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-albany-county-executive-dan-mccoy-as-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Town and County Elected Officials Urge Governor to Veto Election Bill</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC is calling on Governor Hochul to veto legislation that will require local elections outside of New York City be held on even years, when the federal and state offices are on the ballot. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/town-and-county-elected-officials-urge-governor-to-veto-election-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/town-and-county-elected-officials-urge-governor-to-veto-election-bill/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Fight to Preserve Local Elections</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties continue to push for Governor Hochul to veto legislation that would force counties to hold some local elections on even years. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-fight-to-preserve-local-elections/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-fight-to-preserve-local-elections/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Blog: Space Available for MHFA Training at 2023 Fall Seminar</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A limited number of seats are still available for this special training happening at the the 2023 Fall Seminar! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/blog-space-available-for-mhfa-training-at-2023-fall-seminar/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/blog-space-available-for-mhfa-training-at-2023-fall-seminar/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Saving Early Intervention</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As a result of declining state reimbursements, babies and toddlers with special needs are facing increasing wait times for vital Early Intervention services. Read NYSAC&#x27;s recommendations for strengthening Early Intervention. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/saving-early-intervention/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/saving-early-intervention/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Data Officer - Cayuga County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-data-officer-cayuga-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-data-officer-cayuga-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Caseworker - Hamilton County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-caseworker-hamilton-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-caseworker-hamilton-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Clinical Social Worker - Hamilton County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-clinical-social-worker-hamilton-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-clinical-social-worker-hamilton-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Director of Patient Services - Hamilton County</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-director-of-patient-services-hamilton-county/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-director-of-patient-services-hamilton-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Real Property Tax Service Aide/Trainee</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-real-property-tax-service-aidetrainee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-real-property-tax-service-aidetrainee/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Cayuga County Senior Planner/GIS Analyst</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Perform data analysis and interpretation of planning projects in the field of municipal, regional, community planning and environmental management, such as census and geographic information. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-senior-plannergis-analyst/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-senior-plannergis-analyst/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Cayuga County Senior Public Health Educator</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This is a professional position responsible for establishing and coordinating public Health Department programs. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-senior-public-health-educator/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-senior-public-health-educator/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Officials Named To National Leadership Posts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County officials from Capital District, Adirondack Region named to leadership roles during the recent NACo Annual Conference. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jenkins Named To National Leadership Post</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Will chair national subcommittee addressing transit and rail policies. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/jenkins-named-to-national-leadership-post/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/jenkins-named-to-national-leadership-post/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2023 Sales Tax Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The 2023 NYSAC Sales Tax report provides a comprehensive analysis of sales tax data and trends across New York&#x2019;s 57 counties and New York City. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2023-sales-tax-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2023-sales-tax-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NY County Officials Graduate National Leadership Academy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to New York&#x27;s eight April NACo Leadership Academy graduates! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-county-officials-graduate-national-leadership-academy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ny-county-officials-graduate-national-leadership-academy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal COVID Emergency Declaration Ends</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties Commemorate County Role in Fighting the Pandemic, Call for Rebuilding of Local Public Workforce. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/federal-covid-emergency-declaration-ends/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/federal-covid-emergency-declaration-ends/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement From NYSAC President Michael E. Zurlo On State Budget Agreement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New York State&#x27;s county government is disappointed in the Governor&#x27;s promise to build a responsible state government, which is instead passing the cost to local taxpayers <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-michael-e-zurlo-on-state-budget-agreement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-michael-e-zurlo-on-state-budget-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SFY 2024 Enacted Budget County Impact Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report provides our initial analysis of how the SFY 24 Enacted Budget agreement impacts&#xA;county functions, departments, services, and programs. It will be updated as more information&#xA;becomes available. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2024-enacted-budget-county-impact-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sfy-2024-enacted-budget-county-impact-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Cayuga County Nutritionist</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Involves assessing, planning, developing, implementing &amp; evaluating nutritional needs of clients and providing education to individuals &amp; targeted populations <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-nutritionist/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-nutritionist/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deadline Extended For Spring/Summer Edition Of NYSAC News Magazine</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We&#x27;re pleased to annouced that the deadline for article submissions for the Spring/Summer edition of NYSAC News magazine has been extended to May 5, 2023! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deadline-extended-for-springsummer-edition-of-nysac-news-magazine/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/deadline-extended-for-springsummer-edition-of-nysac-news-magazine/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call For Action To Protect Environment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/press-release-counties-call-for-action-to-protect-environment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/press-release-counties-call-for-action-to-protect-environment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SALT Restoration Legislation in the 218th Congress</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a major overhaul of the U.S. tax code. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/salt-restoration-legislation-in-the-218th-congress/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/salt-restoration-legislation-in-the-218th-congress/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Recognized For Campaign To Shine Light On Veterans&#x2019; Service</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A county-driven campaign to honor our honoring our nation&#x27;s veterans has won a prestigious award for its effective design, strategy, and implementation. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-recognized-for-campaign-to-shine-light-on-veterans-service/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-recognized-for-campaign-to-shine-light-on-veterans-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Board: Cayuga County Social Services Attorney</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Acts as legal advisor and general consultant to the Department of Social Services; does related work as required. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-social-services-attorney/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/job-board-cayuga-county-social-services-attorney/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Unite to Preserve Affordable Care Act eFMAP Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For the first time in NYSAC history, the Chairs of all 57 county legislative bodies signed a letter to Majority Leader Charles Schumer seeking federal assistance in preserving this vital funding. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-unite-to-preserve-affordable-care-act-efmap-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-unite-to-preserve-affordable-care-act-efmap-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 25 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Leaders Appeal To Schumer In Fight To Protect Local Taxpayers From Governor Hochul&#x2019;s $625 Million Medicaid Cost Shift</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week, more than 50 county leaders from across New York State sent an unprecedented bi-partisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-appeal-to-schumer-in-fight-to-protect-local-taxpayers-from-governor-hochul-s-625-million-medicaid-cost-shift/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-appeal-to-schumer-in-fight-to-protect-local-taxpayers-from-governor-hochul-s-625-million-medicaid-cost-shift/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Funding Opportunities in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about local funding available through the federal IIJA. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-funding-opportunities-in-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-funding-opportunities-in-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties On Track To Set Record For Total Revenue Sent To Albany</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The state&#x27;s plan to shift $625 million in new Medicaid costs onto local taxpayers would place New York&#x27;s counties and the City of New York on track to contribute a record $12 billion to state coffers next fiscal year. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-on-track-to-set-record-for-total-revenue-sent-to-albany/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-on-track-to-set-record-for-total-revenue-sent-to-albany/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Leaders Applaud Legislature For Rejecting Governor&#x2019;s Medicaid Cost Shift</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders across the state commend the Assembly and Senate for rejecting the Governor&#x27;s Medicaid cost shift from their one house budgets. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-applaud-legislature-for-rejecting-governor-s-medicaid-cost-shift/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-leaders-applaud-legislature-for-rejecting-governor-s-medicaid-cost-shift/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 March 2023 17:23:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call On State Lawmakers To Reject Governor&#x2019;s Medicaid Cost Shift To Local Taxpayers </title>
                <description><![CDATA[County leaders today are calling on their state representatives in the Senate and Assembly to adopt one house budgets that reject Governor Kathy Hochul&#x27;s proposal to shift $625 million in new costs to counties for the State&#x27;s Medicaid program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-on-state-lawmakers-to-reject-governor-s-medicaid-cost-shift-to-local-taxpayers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-on-state-lawmakers-to-reject-governor-s-medicaid-cost-shift-to-local-taxpayers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Property Tax In Rem Foreclosure Whitepaper &#x2013; 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Governor&#x2019;s Budget proposes to amend NYS Real Property Law that fundamentally alters the process and reasons counties foreclose and auction tax delinquent properties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-property-tax-in-rem-foreclosure-whitepaper-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-property-tax-in-rem-foreclosure-whitepaper-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Present Senate Majority Leader Schumer With NYSAC Public Service Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) last week presented Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer with its Executive Director&#x27;s Public Service Award. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-present-senate-majority-leader-schumer-with-nysac-public-service-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-present-senate-majority-leader-schumer-with-nysac-public-service-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Rise In Opposition To Medicaid Cost Shift</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The county leaders who represent New York&#x27;s local property taxpayers unanimously adopted a resolution during their annual Legislative Conference calling on Governor Hochul to continue sharing federal eFMAP funding <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-rise-in-opposition-to-medicaid-cost-shift/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-rise-in-opposition-to-medicaid-cost-shift/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>5 Reasons Your County Government Should Move To A Digital Budget Book</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x27;ve been on the fence about going digital with your budget book, here are the top five reasons to take a look at ClearGov&#x27;s Digital Budget Book <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/5-reasons-your-county-government-should-move-to-a-digital-budget-book/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/5-reasons-your-county-government-should-move-to-a-digital-budget-book/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties United In Opposition To Budget Proposal That Would Take $625 Million From Local Taxpayers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties deliver testimony on the SFY 2024 Executive Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-united-in-opposition-to-budget-proposal-that-would-take-625-million-from-local-taxpayers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-united-in-opposition-to-budget-proposal-that-would-take-625-million-from-local-taxpayers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Testimony to the Legislature on the SFY 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This years NYSAC verbal and written testimony to the legislature&#x2019;s Joint Committee on the Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-testimony-to-the-legislature-on-the-sfy-2024-executive-budget-recommendation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-testimony-to-the-legislature-on-the-sfy-2024-executive-budget-recommendation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Executives Unanimously Oppose Medicaid Cost Shift </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Letter from all County Executives, including NYC Mayor Adams, opposing the Governor&#x2019;s Medicaid cost shift. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-executives-unanimously-oppose-medicaid-cost-shift/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-executives-unanimously-oppose-medicaid-cost-shift/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Executive Budget Delivers On County Environmental Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This spending plan contains several significant investments and legislative actions that will help protect our environment and keep New Yorkers safe and healthy. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-budget-delivers-on-county-environmental-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/executive-budget-delivers-on-county-environmental-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 Executive Budget Delivers On County Environmental Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Hochuls spending plan contains several significant investments and legislative actions that will help protect our environment and keep New Yorkers safe and healthy. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-executive-budget-delivers-on-county-environmental-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2024-executive-budget-delivers-on-county-environmental-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Review of the Governor&#x2019;s Proposal to Shift Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Costs to Counties </title>
                <description><![CDATA[This episode analyzes a proposal in Governor Hochul&#x2019;s recently released 2024 Executive Budget that would end the longstanding practice of sharing federal Medicaid funding with counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-review-of-the-governor-s-proposal-to-shift-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-medicaid-costs-to-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-review-of-the-governor-s-proposal-to-shift-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-medicaid-costs-to-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governor&#x2019;s Proposed SFY 2024 Budget Shifts Hundreds of Millions in Medicaid Costs to County Taxpayer&#x2019;s </title>
                <description><![CDATA[This Blog highlights what is at stake in the unprecedented Medicaid cost shift proposed by Governor Hochul in her budget and ultimately supported by the Legislature. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/governor-s-proposed-sfy-2024-budget-shifts-hundreds-of-millions-in-medicaid-costs-to-county-taxpayer-s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/governor-s-proposed-sfy-2024-budget-shifts-hundreds-of-millions-in-medicaid-costs-to-county-taxpayer-s/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governor&#x2019;s Budget Shifts Hundreds Of Millions Of New Medicaid Costs Onto Local Taxpayers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/governor-s-budget-shifts-hundreds-of-millions-of-new-medicaid-costs-onto-local-taxpayers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/governor-s-budget-shifts-hundreds-of-millions-of-new-medicaid-costs-onto-local-taxpayers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement From NYSAC President Michael E. Zurlo On The SFY 2024 Executive Budget Proposal To Saddle Counties With Up To $1 Billion In New Medicaid Costs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Statement from NYSAC President Michael E. Zurlo <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-michael-e-zurlo-on-the-sfy-2024-executive-budget-proposal-to-saddle-counties-with-up-to-1-billion-in-new-medicaid-costs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-president-michael-e-zurlo-on-the-sfy-2024-executive-budget-proposal-to-saddle-counties-with-up-to-1-billion-in-new-medicaid-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2023 Federal Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 2023, NYSAC has focused our efforts on preserving federal eFMAP savings, and restoring the ability to deduct state and local taxes on federal income taxes owed. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2023-federal-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2023-federal-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Climate Act Testimony</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC submitted testimony to the Senate on the legislative and budgetary actions that will be necessary to implement the Climate Action Council&#x2019;s Final Scoping Plan for reaching the Climate Act&#x2019;s goals. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/climate-act-testimony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/climate-act-testimony/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rural Cellular and Broadband Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/rural-cellular-and-broadband-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/rural-cellular-and-broadband-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 15 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement By New York State County Executives&#x27; Association (NYSCEA) President Mark Poloncarz In Response To Governor Hochul&#x27;s State Of The State Address</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Statement by New York State County Executives&#x27; Association (NYSCEA) President Mark Poloncarz in Response to Governor Hochul&#x27;s State of the State Address <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-by-new-york-state-county-executives-association-nyscea-president-mark-poloncarz-in-response-to-governor-hochuls-state-of-the-state-address/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-by-new-york-state-county-executives-association-nyscea-president-mark-poloncarz-in-response-to-governor-hochuls-state-of-the-state-address/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement By NYSAC President Michael E. Zurlo In Response To Governor Hochul&#x27;s 2023 State Of The State Address</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Statement by NYSAC President Michael E. Zurlo in Response to Governor Hochul&#x27;s 2023 State of the State Address <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-by-nysac-president-michael-e-zurlo-in-response-to-governor-hochuls-2023-state-of-the-state-address/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-by-nysac-president-michael-e-zurlo-in-response-to-governor-hochuls-2023-state-of-the-state-address/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises for Local Governments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Every day, municipalities are at risk from increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyber attacks and continually evolving vulnerabilities. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-tabletop-exercises-for-local-governments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-tabletop-exercises-for-local-governments/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 01 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Launches Partnership With ClearGov For Suite Of Budgeting Solutions For Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC supports counties is by researching and recommending cost-savings and value-added solutions that improve efficiency -- which is precisely what ClearGov delivers. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-launches-partnership-with-cleargov-for-suite-of-budgeting-solutions-for-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-launches-partnership-with-cleargov-for-suite-of-budgeting-solutions-for-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Congratulates Recent Graduates Of NACo Leadership Academy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the August 2022 NACo Leadership Academy graduates from New York. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-congratulates-recent-graduates-of-naco-leadership-academy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-congratulates-recent-graduates-of-naco-leadership-academy/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sales Tax Is Strong, But Not Keeping Pace With Inflation In Key Sectors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County sales tax has recovered significantly since the depths of COVID pandemic restrictions and handily surpassed pre-COVID results from 2019. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sales-tax-is-strong-but-not-keeping-pace-with-inflation-in-key-sectors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/sales-tax-is-strong-but-not-keeping-pace-with-inflation-in-key-sectors/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statements From The New York State Association Of Counties And The Association On Aging In New York In Response To Senator Kirsten Gillibrand&#x2019;s Effort To Boost Federal Funding For Nutrition Programs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Statements from the New York State Association of Counties and the Association on Aging in New York <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statements-from-the-new-york-state-association-of-counties-and-the-association-on-aging-in-new-york-in-response-to-senator-kirsten-gillibrand-s-effort-to-boost-federal-funding-for-nutrition-programs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statements-from-the-new-york-state-association-of-counties-and-the-association-on-aging-in-new-york-in-response-to-senator-kirsten-gillibrand-s-effort-to-boost-federal-funding-for-nutrition-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strengthening Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) </title>
                <description><![CDATA[EMS providers across the state are in crisis due to rising costs and high demand for increasingly complex services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/strengthening-local-emergency-medical-services-ems/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/strengthening-local-emergency-medical-services-ems/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Advocating for Our Veterans</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report provides an overview of targeted veteran advocacy initiatives. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/advocating-for-our-veterans/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/advocating-for-our-veterans/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Modernizing NY Civil Service Law</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/modernizing-ny-civil-service-law/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/modernizing-ny-civil-service-law/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Environmental Bond Act Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report explains how the Bond Act will support healthy communities, a strong economy, and local recreation. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/environmental-bond-act-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/environmental-bond-act-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Initiative Honoring Veterans Achieves National Reach</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Campaign has spread nationwide to include more than 29 states and over 90 counties and municipalities around the country. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-initiative-honoring-veterans-achieves-national-reach/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-initiative-honoring-veterans-achieves-national-reach/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New York County Executives Elect Odell As President Of Statewide Association</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell has been elected president of the New York State County Executives&#x27; Association (NYSCEA). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-county-executives-elect-odell-as-president-of-statewide-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-county-executives-elect-odell-as-president-of-statewide-association/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How To QR</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome and congrats on finding your way over using the QR code! Continue reading to learn how you too can create your own QR code. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/how-to-qr/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/how-to-qr/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Collaboration Is Key For Large Event Safety</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Multiple crowd incidents over the past few years have prompted a reflection on general safety and options for improvement. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/collaboration-is-key-for-large-event-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/collaboration-is-key-for-large-event-safety/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cybersecurity Insurance Challenges for Public Entities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In the past three years, counties and local governments with cybersecurity insurance have seen their premiums increase to double or triple the rates they were paying in 2019. At the same time, they found they were paying more for less <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-insurance-challenges-for-public-entities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-insurance-challenges-for-public-entities/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 01 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Albany County Executive Dan McCoy As First Vice President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[McCoy was elected during the 2022 NYSAC Fall Seminar in Erie County, NY. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-albany-county-executive-dan-mccoy-as-first-vice-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-albany-county-executive-dan-mccoy-as-first-vice-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Elect Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin As Second Vice President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Boykin was elected during the 2022 NYSAC Fall Seminar <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-westchester-county-legislator-ben-boykin-as-second-vice-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-elect-westchester-county-legislator-ben-boykin-as-second-vice-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Officials Elect Michael E. Zurlo As New NYSAC President</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Clinton County Administrator Zurlo sworn in at Fall Seminar <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-officials-elect-michael-e-zurlo-as-new-nysac-president/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-officials-elect-michael-e-zurlo-as-new-nysac-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>During Climate Week, Counties Voice Support For Clean Air, Clean Water And Green Jobs Bond Act</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Release New Report Detailing Bond Act&#x27;s Benefit to Communities Across New York State <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/during-climate-week-counties-voice-support-for-clean-air-clean-water-and-green-jobs-bond-act/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/during-climate-week-counties-voice-support-for-clean-air-clean-water-and-green-jobs-bond-act/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cybersecurity Primer for Local Leaders</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Build your own understanding of cybersecurity threats and resources so you can work with your IT and security leaders to assess and manage your county&#x2019;s cyber risks. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-primer-for-local-leaders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-primer-for-local-leaders/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cybersecurity Primer for County Leaders</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The cybersecurity threats to our governments cannot be understated. Breaches are happening right here in New York. Hackers are trying to access your systems right now, as you are reading this Primer. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-primer-for-county-leaders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cybersecurity-primer-for-county-leaders/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Day Of Action</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The White House is hosting a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Day of Action&#xA0;for federal, state, local, and tribal government employees on August 24th&#xA0;to ensure all those who are eligible have access to this loan forgiveness and know what they need to do to apply. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-service-loan-forgiveness-day-of-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/public-service-loan-forgiveness-day-of-action/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Western New York County Officials Named To National Leadership Posts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Three county leaders to be influential vice chairs of subcommittees that set the policy agendas for the association. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/western-new-york-county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/western-new-york-county-officials-named-to-national-leadership-posts/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement From NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario On State Appellate Court Decision Upending Decades Of Real Property Tax Law</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Split decision upends decades for Real Property Tax Law. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-executive-director-stephen-acquario-on-state-appellate-court-decision-upending-decades-of-real-property-tax-law/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-executive-director-stephen-acquario-on-state-appellate-court-decision-upending-decades-of-real-property-tax-law/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Applaud Bills Aimed At Increasing Local Chip Manufacturing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties welcome major investment in Upstate NY <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-applaud-bills-aimed-at-increasing-local-chip-manufacturing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-applaud-bills-aimed-at-increasing-local-chip-manufacturing/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City &amp; State Women in Government Talk Series</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This webinar from August 2022 includes one on one interviews with influential women who work behind the scenes of New York State government <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/city-state-women-in-government-talk-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/city-state-women-in-government-talk-series/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National County Advocacy Group Adds Albany County Executive To Its Board Of Directors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy named to NACo Board of Directors. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/national-county-advocacy-group-adds-albany-county-executive-to-its-board-of-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/national-county-advocacy-group-adds-albany-county-executive-to-its-board-of-directors/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statement From NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario On Court Ruling Increasing Compensation For Indigent Legal Defense Attorneys</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Taxpayer funded programs and services are to be provided through the legislative state budget process... <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-executive-director-stephen-acquario-on-court-ruling-increasing-compensation-for-indigent-legal-defense-attorneys/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statement-from-nysac-executive-director-stephen-acquario-on-court-ruling-increasing-compensation-for-indigent-legal-defense-attorneys/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Supporting Working Caregivers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x27;re an employer, you should be aware that 1 in 6 employees are currently active caregivers, and support for this population can increase employee satisfaction and productivity. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/supporting-working-caregivers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/supporting-working-caregivers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Property Tax Cap Implementation and Calculations</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The State Comptroller is responsible for administering and enforcing many aspects of the state-imposed property tax cap. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/property-tax-cap-implementation-and-calculations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/property-tax-cap-implementation-and-calculations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Climate Programs and Grants Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This white paper aims to centralize information about the certification programs, technical assistance, and grant funding that New York State offers to help local governments protect the environment. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/climate-programs-and-grants-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/climate-programs-and-grants-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Webinar: The ProAct Solution for Employee Prescription Benefits</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For the past decade, NYSAC has been working ProAct to help deliver lower cost prescription drugs to residents. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-the-proact-solution-for-employee-prescription-benefits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-the-proact-solution-for-employee-prescription-benefits/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Going Casual For A Cause</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Since the tragic shooting in Buffalo last month, counties have been finding ways they can help the communities in Erie County that have been most impacted. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-going-casual-for-a-cause/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-going-casual-for-a-cause/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Celebrate Freedom For All This Juneteenth</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties across New York State are joining in the Juneteenth celebration of Black culture and highlighting the ongoing fight for equality. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-celebrate-freedom-for-all-this-juneteenth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-celebrate-freedom-for-all-this-juneteenth/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 19 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Job Board Helps Counties Fill Essential Roles</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#xA0;County Job Board&#xA0;can help counties fill needed positions by featuring postings in one centrally located board on the Associations&#x27; website! <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-job-board-helps-counties-fill-essential-roles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-job-board-helps-counties-fill-essential-roles/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State&#x2019;s Longest-Serving County Chair Honored By Association Of Counties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oneida County Chair Gerald Fiorini receives NYSAC Distinguished Service Award <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-s-longest-serving-county-chair-honored-by-association-of-counties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-s-longest-serving-county-chair-honored-by-association-of-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Finance Director Dave Lucas Honored By County Finance Officials</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lucas was honored at the annual County Finance School. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-finance-director-dave-lucas-honored-by-county-finance-officials/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-finance-director-dave-lucas-honored-by-county-finance-officials/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2022 Sales Tax Update on Trends and State Legislative Actions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This NYSAC presentation provides an update on sales tax trends, along with some history on the sales tax and the implications for counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2022-sales-tax-update-on-trends-and-state-legislative-actions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2022-sales-tax-update-on-trends-and-state-legislative-actions/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County &#x2018;Alliance&#x2019; Plan Helps Control Retiree Health Care Costs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With health insurance premiums continuing to rise, counties, local governments and school districts are looking for better ways to manage costs and maintain or improve the quality and integrity of the coverage offered to their retirees. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-alliance-plan-helps-control-retiree-health-care-costs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-alliance-plan-helps-control-retiree-health-care-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Laud State Budget That Supports Local Environmental Protection Efforts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Budget supports county efforts to protect local environmental resources, prepare for the effects of a changing climate, and help the state meet its carbon emission goals. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-laud-state-budget-that-supports-local-environmental-protection-efforts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-laud-state-budget-that-supports-local-environmental-protection-efforts/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State Budget Invests In High-Speed Internet Access And Repeals Broadband Tax</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties applaud new State Budget provisions and investments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-budget-invests-in-high-speed-internet-access-and-repeals-broadband-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-budget-invests-in-high-speed-internet-access-and-repeals-broadband-tax/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State Budget Invests In Local Public Health Services On The Front Lines Of Pandemic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[State Budget provides nearly $26 million in urgently needed state funding for local health departments (LHDs). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-budget-invests-in-local-public-health-services-on-the-front-lines-of-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-budget-invests-in-local-public-health-services-on-the-front-lines-of-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Call On State To Keep Local Taxes Local</title>
                <description><![CDATA[End the Diversion of Sales Tax to Fund State Responsibilities <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-on-state-to-keep-local-taxes-local/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-call-on-state-to-keep-local-taxes-local/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Executives Call On State To &#x2018;Keep Local Taxes Local&#x2019; By Ending Diversion Of Local Sales Tax To Fund State Responsibilities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[County executives from around the state call on Governor Hochul and members of the State Assembly and Senate to end the practice of diverting local sales taxes out of local communities and into state coffers. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-executives-call-on-state-to-keep-local-taxes-local-by-ending-diversion-of-local-sales-tax-to-fund-state-responsibilities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-executives-call-on-state-to-keep-local-taxes-local-by-ending-diversion-of-local-sales-tax-to-fund-state-responsibilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chemung County Official Receives Honors For Completing County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Chemung County official one of four honored by NYSAC for graduating from the County Government Institute in a ceremony at the NYSAC Legislative Conference in Albany. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chemung-county-official-receives-honors-for-completing-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/chemung-county-official-receives-honors-for-completing-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Montgomery County Official Receives Honors For Completing County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Montgomery County official one of four honored by NYSAC for graduating from the County Government Institute in a ceremony at the NYSAC Legislative Conference in Albany. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/montgomery-county-official-receives-honors-for-completing-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/montgomery-county-official-receives-honors-for-completing-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orange County Officials Receive Honors For Completing County Government Institute</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC honored two Orange County officials for graduating from the County Government Institute in a ceremony at the NYSAC Legislative Conference in Albany. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/orange-county-officials-receive-honors-for-completing-county-government-institute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/orange-county-officials-receive-honors-for-completing-county-government-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westchester County Executive George Latimer Receives NYSAC Public Service Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC presented Westchester County Executive George Latimer with its esteemed Public Service Award at its Legislative Conference in Albany. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-receives-nysac-public-service-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-receives-nysac-public-service-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Welcome Governor Hochul To Annual Conference</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC was pleased to welcome Governor Kathy Hochul to address hundreds of county leaders and officials at the annual Legislative Conference in Albany. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-welcome-governor-hochul-to-annual-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-welcome-governor-hochul-to-annual-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Investing in NYS Public Health</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This white paper serves to educate state and local leaders, as well as the public, about the important public health services that local health departments provide under Article 6 of the Public Health Law and how they are funded. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/investing-in-nys-public-health/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/investing-in-nys-public-health/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Podcast: Fostering Diversity and Creating Inclusive Workplaces</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x2019;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 <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/podcast-fostering-diversity-and-creating-inclusive-workplaces/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/podcast-fostering-diversity-and-creating-inclusive-workplaces/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Read NYSAC&#x27;s SFY2023 Budget Testimony</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Testimony to Governor Kathy Hochuls SFY 2023 Executive Budget proposal. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/read-nysacs-sfy2023-budget-testimony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/read-nysacs-sfy2023-budget-testimony/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Municipal Associations Release Cybersecurity Handbook To Prepare Local Leaders For Cyber Attacks Before They Happen</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Counties, Mayors, Towns and UAlbany collaborate on cybersecurity guide for county leaders. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/municipal-associations-release-cybersecurity-handbook-to-prepare-local-leaders-for-cyber-attacks-before-they-happen/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/municipal-associations-release-cybersecurity-handbook-to-prepare-local-leaders-for-cyber-attacks-before-they-happen/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ten Reasons Why Local Taxes Should Stay Local</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here are&#xA0;10 reasons&#xA0;why counties are fighting to ensure this year&#x27;s enacted budget ends this practice and keeps local tax revenue where it belongs; funding local programs and services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ten-reasons-why-local-taxes-should-stay-local/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ten-reasons-why-local-taxes-should-stay-local/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2022 Federal Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about NYSAC&#x27;s yearly comprehensive federal legislative program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2022-federal-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2022-federal-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Release 2023 Executive Budget Scorecard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Notes items that counties actively support or seek to change in the final Enacted Budget. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-release-2023-executive-budget-scorecard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-release-2023-executive-budget-scorecard/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Statement By NYSAC President Martha Sauerbrey And NYS County Executives Association President Marcus Molinaro In Response To The Release Of The 2022-23 Executive State Budget Proposal</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Leaders of County Associations Respond to SFY 23 Executive Budget Proposal <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-statement-by-nysac-president-martha-sauerbrey-and-nys-county-executives-association-president-marcus-molinaro-in-response-to-the-release-of-the-2022-23-executive-state-budget-proposal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-statement-by-nysac-president-martha-sauerbrey-and-nys-county-executives-association-president-marcus-molinaro-in-response-to-the-release-of-the-2022-23-executive-state-budget-proposal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Testify On The Local Impact Of The Proposed State Budget</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, NYSAC delivered testimony to the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-testify-on-the-local-impact-of-the-proposed-state-budget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-testify-on-the-local-impact-of-the-proposed-state-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 09 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strengthening Probation Services &amp; Public Safety </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recent changes to New York State&#x2019;s criminal justice system, including raising the age of criminal responsibility and Leandra&#x2019;s Law have added new challenges for county probation departments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/strengthening-probation-services-public-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/strengthening-probation-services-public-safety/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Treasury Finalizes State And Local Fiscal Assistance Rule</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Treasury released the final rule for the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/treasury-finalizes-state-and-local-fiscal-assistance-rule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/treasury-finalizes-state-and-local-fiscal-assistance-rule/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Victories For Veterans In 2022 State Of The State</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At the request of NYSAC, NYSCEA, and the County Veteran Services&#x27; Officers Association, Governor Hochul has made a pledge to make new investments in our county veteran service operations. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/victories-for-veterans-in-2022-state-of-the-state/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/victories-for-veterans-in-2022-state-of-the-state/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statements From NYSAC And NYSCEA Presidents On 2022 State Of The State Address</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Statements from Presidents Sauerbrey and Molinaro <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statements-from-nysac-and-nyscea-presidents-on-2022-state-of-the-state-address/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/statements-from-nysac-and-nyscea-presidents-on-2022-state-of-the-state-address/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mapping NY State Broadband Access</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New York State has partnered with a team to identify areas of the state that lack the access to broadband and NYSAC is helping to spread the word. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/mapping-ny-state-broadband-access/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/mapping-ny-state-broadband-access/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Delivers Testimony on Water Infrastructure Funding Reform</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-delivers-testimony-on-water-infrastructure-funding-reform/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-delivers-testimony-on-water-infrastructure-funding-reform/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID Impact On State And County Real GDP</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released county real GDP data for the entire country for 2020. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-impact-on-state-and-county-real-gdp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-impact-on-state-and-county-real-gdp/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The PREPARE Act: Public Health Reinvestment &amp; Emergency Pandemic Adaptability, Readiness and Efficiency </title>
                <description><![CDATA[With New York State&#x2019;s public health system in crisis, the NYS Association of Public Health Officials (NYSACHO) is advocating for the PREPARE Act. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-prepare-act-public-health-reinvestment-emergency-pandemic-adaptability-readiness-and-efficiency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-prepare-act-public-health-reinvestment-emergency-pandemic-adaptability-readiness-and-efficiency/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Testimony on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention </title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSACHO Executive Director Sarah Ravenhall and NYSAC Executive Director Steven J. Acquario, Esq, testify on childhood lead poisoning prevention. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/testimony-on-childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/testimony-on-childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cannabis Law Implementation Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report, published in November 2021, provides an update for county leaders on the law&#x2019;s implementation. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cannabis-law-implementation-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cannabis-law-implementation-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>At-Home STI Testing Can Help Public Health Departments Combat Rising Rates Of Infection</title>
                <description><![CDATA[LetsGetChecked&#x27;s convenient and accurate at-home STI tests can help Public Health Departments overcome barriers to screening. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/at-home-sti-testing-can-help-public-health-departments-combat-rising-rates-of-infection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/at-home-sti-testing-can-help-public-health-departments-combat-rising-rates-of-infection/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2021 County Population Snapshot</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The report highlights how the state compares to the rest of the nation on a variety of metrics and looks at county population and demographics changes over time including 2020 census data. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2021-county-population-snapshot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2021-county-population-snapshot/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Testimony On New York State&#x2019;s Medicaid Program Efficacy and Sustainability</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) commends the Committee&#x2019;s&#xA;commitment to the Medicaid program&#x2019;s effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-testimony-on-new-york-state-s-medicaid-program-efficacy-and-sustainability/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-testimony-on-new-york-state-s-medicaid-program-efficacy-and-sustainability/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tri-County Electric Vehicle Shared Services Purchasing Initiative</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The new shared services partnership to procure electric vehicles (EV) is in effort to tackle climate change. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/tri-county-electric-vehicle-shared-services-purchasing-initiative/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/tri-county-electric-vehicle-shared-services-purchasing-initiative/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Administrators And Managers Lead Through COVID And Beyond</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As our counties approach the close of 2021 and plan for 2022, here are some of the issues that are at the top of our lists. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrators-and-managers-lead-through-covid-and-beyond/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-administrators-and-managers-lead-through-covid-and-beyond/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Competency Restoration Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC and the Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors (CLMHD), has developed a series of statutory reforms to improve restoration services and reduce county costs of restoring defendants to competency. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/competency-restoration-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/competency-restoration-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Webinar: Planning for Safe School Re-Openings: Screening Testing 101</title>
                <description><![CDATA[To support the safe reopening of schools, the American Rescue Plan included $10 billion for states to establish screening testing programs in K-12 schools. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-planning-for-safe-school-re-openings-screening-testing-101/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-planning-for-safe-school-re-openings-screening-testing-101/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Webinar: The ABCs of PFAS - What County Officials Need to Know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As owners, users, and regulators of water resources and protectors of public health, counties will play a critical role in addressing concerns with PFAS exposure in their communities. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-the-abcs-of-pfas-what-county-officials-need-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-the-abcs-of-pfas-what-county-officials-need-to-know/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Webinar: New York State Legalized Cannabis: Now What?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This webinar provides county leaders with an overview of adult-use cannabis in New York State and begin to discuss how it will impact local governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-new-york-state-legalized-cannabis-now-what/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-new-york-state-legalized-cannabis-now-what/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Right Size For County Legislatures? It All Depends.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Gerald Benjamin discusses the factors of county government size and the current state of county legislatures. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-right-size-for-county-legislatures-it-all-depends/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-right-size-for-county-legislatures-it-all-depends/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Webinar: Countering Vaccine Skepticism and Building Confidence</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ending the COVID-19 pandemic relied on vaccinating enough of the population to reach herd immunity and limit the spread of the virus. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-countering-vaccine-skepticism-and-building-confidence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/webinar-countering-vaccine-skepticism-and-building-confidence/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cannabis Law Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On March 31, 2021, the Governor signed into law the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, A.1248A (Peoples-Stokes)/S.854A(Krueger), <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cannabis-law-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cannabis-law-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State Actions Eroding The Local Tax Base</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-actions-eroding-the-local-tax-base/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-actions-eroding-the-local-tax-base/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Advantages Of A 457(B) Savings Plan</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A smart way to help you prepare for the future as you navigate today&#x27;s uncertain environment is by participating in a&#xA0;457(b). <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-advantages-of-a-457-b-savings-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-advantages-of-a-457-b-savings-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Packaging EPR Fact Sheet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This fact sheet explains why NYSAC supports a product stewardship program for paper and packaging to shift responsibility for the recovery of materials in curbside recycling programs from local governments and taxpayers to producers and brand owners. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/packaging-epr-fact-sheet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/packaging-epr-fact-sheet/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three Takeaways From 2020 For Better County Management In 2021</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Local governments have a full year&#x27;s worth of learning under their belts and resilient communities, local leaders can rely on lessons learned from the past year. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/three-takeaways-from-2020-for-better-county-management-in-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/three-takeaways-from-2020-for-better-county-management-in-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting Hungry Families With Food Assistance</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Food Connect Map, created by the Food Pantries for the Capital District, is an online interactive tool found on The Food Pantries&#x27; website, it is a comprehensive listing of food pantries and community meal sites across New York State. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/connecting-hungry-families-with-food-assistance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/connecting-hungry-families-with-food-assistance/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WLC Resolution Recognizing Women&#x2019;s History Month</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Women&#x2019;s History Month is a time to recognize women in our society and elevate the contributions women are making every day. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/wlc-resolution-recognizing-women-s-history-month/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/wlc-resolution-recognizing-women-s-history-month/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Women Influencing Local Government</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This Special Supplement of ICMA&#x2019;s Public Management Magazine, centers experiences of women at all career stages in local government <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/women-influencing-local-government/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/women-influencing-local-government/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2021 Federal Priorities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about NYSAC&#x27;s yearly comprehensive federal legislative program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2021-federal-priorities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2021-federal-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Reaction To The State Of The State</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Each day, your legislative team at NYSAC is watching the address and providing the county perspective on the proposals outlined by the Governor. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-reaction-to-the-state-of-the-state/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-reaction-to-the-state-of-the-state/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Stimulus From The County Perspective: What&#x2019;s In And What&#x2019;s Out</title>
                <description><![CDATA[While the agreed upon stimulus legislation provides needed relief to families and businesses, it fails to provide direct, unrestricted aid to the states and county governments <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/federal-stimulus-from-the-county-perspective-what-s-in-and-what-s-out/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/federal-stimulus-from-the-county-perspective-what-s-in-and-what-s-out/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State&#x2019;s Intercept Of Local Sales Taxes Compounds County Fiscal Challenges</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As counties struggle with mounting,&#xA0;unbudgeted&#xA0;COVID-related&#xA0;costs, they are simultaneously losing revenue&#xA0;due to&#xA0;the reduced&#xA0;economic activity that has come with fighting the virus. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-s-intercept-of-local-sales-taxes-compounds-county-fiscal-challenges/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/state-s-intercept-of-local-sales-taxes-compounds-county-fiscal-challenges/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Recap Of The 2020 Election Results</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Despite the continued counting in some state legislative races, one thing is certain: there will be many new lawmakers doing the people&#x27;s work in State Capitol in 2021. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-recap-of-the-2020-election-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/a-recap-of-the-2020-election-results/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Scenario Planning: Helping New York Plan Post COVID-19</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Leaders across New York have been supporting their communities through a number of measures intended to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and rebuild their local economies. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/scenario-planning-helping-new-york-plan-post-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/scenario-planning-helping-new-york-plan-post-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local Health Departments Face Cuts To Services If State Continues To Withhold Funds</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Health services are increasingly at risk if New York State continues to withhold critical funding to local governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/local-health-departments-face-cuts-to-services-if-state-continues-to-withhold-funds/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/local-health-departments-face-cuts-to-services-if-state-continues-to-withhold-funds/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Raise Awareness For National School Bus Safety Week</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As part of National School Bus Safety Week, NYSAC in collaboration with NYSCEA, are calling attention to school bus safety and the actions individuals can take to keep children safe while riding the bus. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-raise-awareness-for-national-school-bus-safety-week/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-raise-awareness-for-national-school-bus-safety-week/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>8 Reasons Why NYSAC&#x2019;s First Ever Virtual Fall Seminar May Be The Best Yet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With COVID-19 limiting our ability to meet in person, NYSAC&#x27;s Fall Seminar is going to look and feel a little different than years past. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/8-reasons-why-nysac-s-first-ever-virtual-fall-seminar-may-be-the-best-yet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/8-reasons-why-nysac-s-first-ever-virtual-fall-seminar-may-be-the-best-yet/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 September 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Affected By Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Toxic chemicals known as &#x201C;emerging contaminants&#x201D; have been discovered nationwide. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-affected-by-aqueous-film-forming-foam-afff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-affected-by-aqueous-film-forming-foam-afff/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building A Better New York In The Post-COVID World</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC supports a wide swath of bi-partisan legislation aimed at improving service delivery, cutting costs for local property taxpayers and ultimately moving our state forward. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/building-a-better-new-york-in-the-post-covid-world/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/building-a-better-new-york-in-the-post-covid-world/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New York&#x2019;s Counties: Serving New Yorkers Through Pandemic And Recession</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Now that the worst of the health crisis hopefully behind us, New York faces an economic crisis the likes of which have not been seen in generations. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-s-counties-serving-new-yorkers-through-pandemic-and-recession/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/new-york-s-counties-serving-new-yorkers-through-pandemic-and-recession/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Innovating: Suffolk Hotspot Testing And Morgue Expansion</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The coronavirus is fast, it is intense, and we are responding with rapid innovation to strengthen our preparedness with the ultimate goal of saving lives. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-innovating-suffolk-hotspot-testing-and-morgue-expansion/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-innovating-suffolk-hotspot-testing-and-morgue-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Podcast: County Leaders&#x27; Update With A Briefing By Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x27;s Executive Director Stephen Acquario gives an update on the state budget, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the local, state, and federal levels. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/podcast-county-leaders-update-with-a-briefing-by-erie-county-executive-mark-poloncarz/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/podcast-county-leaders-update-with-a-briefing-by-erie-county-executive-mark-poloncarz/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Listen To March 30 County Leaders&#x27; Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x27;s Executive Director Stephen Acquario discusses how counties are adapting and taking necessary steps to keep communities safe and healthy. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-listen-to-march-30-county-leaders-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-listen-to-march-30-county-leaders-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Counties Innovating In Response To COVID-19 Vol. 5</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NY Counties are investing and innovating health and communication resources to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-5/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-5/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 29 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Weekend Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With so much new information coming out every day, we wanted to create and provide this weekend update on current pandemic news. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-weekend-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-weekend-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 29 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Managing County Finances In The Wake Of COVID-19</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As Counties move through the COVID-19 crisis, it is critical to begin the process of managing county revenues now. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-managing-county-finances-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-managing-county-finances-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Counties Innovating In Response To COVID-19 Vol. 4</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NY Counties are investing and innovating health and communication resources to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-4/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Counties Innovating In Response To COVID 19 Vol. 3</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NY Counties are investing and innovating health and communication resources to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-3/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: 13 Rules From Gen. Colin Powell</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For all the county leaders out there serving as on-site incident commanders here is a list of rules from an exceptional leader. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-13-rules-from-gen-colin-powell/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-13-rules-from-gen-colin-powell/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Counties Innovating In Response To COVID 19 Vol. 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NY Counties are investing and innovating health and communication resources to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19-vol-2/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Lessons Learned From The Field</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In this episode, you&#x27;ll hear officials in Westchester County discuss emergency response that has taken place in the county over the past two weeks. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-lessons-learned-from-the-field/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-lessons-learned-from-the-field/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Counties Innovating In Response To COVID 19</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NY Counties are investing and innovating health and communication resources to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-counties-innovating-in-response-to-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: New State Grants To Local Health Departments (LHDs)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This COVID-19 contract will also include emergency placeholder funding in the &#x2018;Restricted&#x27; budget category in the amount of $500,000. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-new-state-grants-to-local-health-departments-lhds/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-new-state-grants-to-local-health-departments-lhds/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 Blog: Communicating In A Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In crisis situations such as COVID-19, for elected officials and high-level government employees, transparency and maintaining open lines of communication are keys to establishing public trust. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-communicating-in-a-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-communicating-in-a-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYSAC Report: Coronavirus Economic Impact</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC released a new report suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic could have a $1 billion economic impact on counties across the state. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-report-coronavirus-economic-impact/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nysac-report-coronavirus-economic-impact/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID 19 Blog: NYS Price Gouging Hotline</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Price gouging is illegal and needs to be stopped. NYS has a dedicated hotline to help. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-nys-price-gouging-hotline/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/covid-19-blog-nys-price-gouging-hotline/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How The Enhanced Medicaid Funding In The Federal Coronavirus Response Act Will Protect County Taxpayers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The legislation includes numerous provisions to blunt the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/how-the-enhanced-medicaid-funding-in-the-federal-coronavirus-response-act-will-protect-county-taxpayers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/how-the-enhanced-medicaid-funding-in-the-federal-coronavirus-response-act-will-protect-county-taxpayers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Intercept: A History Of Why Counties Get EFMAP And How They May Lose It</title>
                <description><![CDATA[eFMAP ensured that these states would benefit fiscally from the enhanced federal match provided under the ACA. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-intercept-a-history-of-why-counties-get-efmap-and-how-they-may-lose-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-intercept-a-history-of-why-counties-get-efmap-and-how-they-may-lose-it/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>#KeeptheCap Blog: The Effort Moves To The Legislature</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last Friday, Governor Cuomo released his 30-day amendments to the Executive Budget proposal. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/keepthecap-blog-the-effort-moves-to-the-legislature/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/keepthecap-blog-the-effort-moves-to-the-legislature/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 February 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cannabis Legalization Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report describes these measures and their potential impact on county governments. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cannabis-legalization-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/cannabis-legalization-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Synthetic Drug Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This white paper serves to inform this advocacy and educate county officials who may be interested in passing their own local laws about the avenues for regulating synthetic drugs and associated challenges. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/synthetic-drug-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/synthetic-drug-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Get To Know Your Keynotes For The 2020 Legislative Conference</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Get to know your keynote speakers for the 2020 Legislative Conference. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/get-to-know-your-keynotes-for-the-2020-legislative-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/get-to-know-your-keynotes-for-the-2020-legislative-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Census 2020: Deadline On 12/13 For Complete Count Outreach Grants</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Participating in the 2020 Census and leveraging the public-facing nature of county government to reach communities that are historically undercounted is imperative to the sustainability of communities and health and human service programs. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/census-2020-deadline-on-1213-for-complete-count-outreach-grants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/census-2020-deadline-on-1213-for-complete-count-outreach-grants/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Veterans Day: Orange County Executive Serves His County And His Country</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC recognizes our member and Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus, who actively served both his country and his county last year. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/veterans-day-orange-county-executive-serves-his-county-and-his-country/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/veterans-day-orange-county-executive-serves-his-county-and-his-country/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Counties Serving Our Veterans</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The legislative testimony covered innovative approaches that counties are already using to serve our veteran population. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-serving-our-veterans/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-serving-our-veterans/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Early Voting Is Now The Law In NYS</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Voting is one of our most important rights and responsibilities, enabling citizens to have a voice in our government and engage in the democratic process of electing local, state, and federal representatives. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/early-voting-is-now-the-law-in-nys/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/early-voting-is-now-the-law-in-nys/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Testimony on the Recycling Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC submitted testimony to a joint Senate and Assembly hearing to examine recycling-related issues. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/testimony-on-the-recycling-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/testimony-on-the-recycling-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fall Seminar Focus: Public Safety</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week at the 2019 Fall Seminar we are looking at a series of workshops that focus on public safety. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/fall-seminar-focus-public-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/fall-seminar-focus-public-safety/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>All Levels Of Government Working Together To Combat The Opioid Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Below are some of the resources that governments and associations have made available to raise opioid addiction awareness and boost prevention efforts across the state and nation. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/all-levels-of-government-working-together-to-combat-the-opioid-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/all-levels-of-government-working-together-to-combat-the-opioid-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Featured Fall Seminar Speakers!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The NYSAC Fall Seminar brings you training from experts in the public policy areas impacting our counties. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/featured-fall-seminar-speakers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/featured-fall-seminar-speakers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2019 County Sales Tax Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This NYSAC report, released in 2019, provides a snapshot of county sales tax activity between 2000 and 2017. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2019-county-sales-tax-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2019-county-sales-tax-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 01 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility in New York </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The enacted 2017-18 New York State Budget included language to raise the age of criminal responsibility. Creating new classifications and outcomes for teens, 16 and older. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/raise-the-age-of-criminal-responsibility-in-new-york/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/raise-the-age-of-criminal-responsibility-in-new-york/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Reasons To Attend The NYSAC Fall Seminar</title>
                <description><![CDATA[These are the top 10 reasons to attend NYSAC&#x27;s 2019 Fall Seminar. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/top-10-reasons-to-attend-the-nysac-fall-seminar/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/top-10-reasons-to-attend-the-nysac-fall-seminar/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Funding 9-1-1 Services in NYS </title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 1968, the United States designated 9-1-1 as the universal telephone number for emergency assistance. At that time, cell phones, fiber optics, and global position systems (GPS) were purely science fiction. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/funding-9-1-1-services-in-nys/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/funding-9-1-1-services-in-nys/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Major Revenue Sources For County Government</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here are some of NY counties major revenue sources and forms or income. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/major-revenue-sources-for-county-government/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/major-revenue-sources-for-county-government/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filling Vacancies In County Legislatures In New York</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here we focus on vacancies in the office of elected county legislator in New York counties that have adopted charters in accord with the home rule provision of the state constitution. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/filling-vacancies-in-county-legislatures-in-new-york/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/filling-vacancies-in-county-legislatures-in-new-york/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Prescription Discount Cards Save Money For Residents</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The County Prescription Discount Card Program&#xA0;has been offered by 49 counties, and over the years has saved New York residents over $277 million dollars on over 7.3 million prescriptions. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-prescription-discount-cards-save-money-for-residents/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-prescription-discount-cards-save-money-for-residents/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NYS County Revenue and Expenditure Trends - 2019</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of where counties get their revenue, broad categories of spending, and utilization of debt. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nys-county-revenue-and-expenditure-trends-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/nys-county-revenue-and-expenditure-trends-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 01 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bottle Bill Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report serves to educate county officials on the history of the Bottle Bill and the proposed revisions that are still under consideration. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/bottle-bill-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/bottle-bill-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The State of NYS Early Intervention Program </title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report provides an overview of the financial impact of the Early Intervention program and how recent reforms have impacted it. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-state-of-nys-early-intervention-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/the-state-of-nys-early-intervention-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Plastic Bag Ban Resources</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NYSAC&#x2019;s whitepaper served to educate county officials about what to expect after the plastic bag ban took effect on March 1, 2020. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/plastic-bag-ban-resources/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/plastic-bag-ban-resources/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Resources for Women in County Government</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This article from the Winter 2019 NYSAC News Magazine outlines bi-partisan resources, organizations, and programs for women in government, both those who are new and those who have served for many years. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/resources-for-women-in-county-government/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/resources-for-women-in-county-government/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 February 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Making the Property Tax Cap Permanent</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The NYSAC fact sheet below provides county priorities in regard to the tax cap. While the cap is now permanent, counties are still seeking the implementation of the priorities expressed in the fact sheet. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/making-the-property-tax-cap-permanent/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/making-the-property-tax-cap-permanent/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County-Wide Shared Services Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report provides an overview of the first two years of the state&#x2019;s county-wide shared services program. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-wide-shared-services-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/county-wide-shared-services-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Whitepaper on County Coroners and Medical Examiners</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This whitepaper from December 2018 explains the duties of coroners and MEs and explains the funding and staffing challenges they were experiencing at the time of the report&#x2019;s publication. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/whitepaper-on-county-coroners-and-medical-examiners/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/whitepaper-on-county-coroners-and-medical-examiners/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 December 2018 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Consolidated Funding Application Whitepaper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This report explains how counties can take advantage of the CFA to learn about and obtain new funding sources for local projects. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/consolidated-funding-application-whitepaper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/consolidated-funding-application-whitepaper/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 01 September 2018 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Shared Services Ideas</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Results from NYSAC survey members for suggestions for opportunities to improve the sharing of services. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/shared-services-ideas/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/shared-services-ideas/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 01 July 2018 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five Ways to Protect the Pollinators that Foster our Food and Eco Systems</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ag-polinators/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/ag-polinators/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Select Cybersecurity Terms and Definitions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this document is to provide non-technical leaders with an unofficial, yet useful, &#x201C;quick reference&#x201D; of definitions of select cybersecurity terminology to support their understanding of the cybersecurity environment. <a href="https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/select-cybersecurity-terms-and-definitions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/select-cybersecurity-terms-and-definitions/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 July 1867 12:00:00</pubDate>
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