Unfunded Mandates

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Improving New York's Fiscal Report Card Further

Jun 28, 2011

CBC President Carol Kellermann pens an op-ed congratulating the Governor and State Legislature on a productive session, but says more needs to be done on fiscal matters.

Bravo on Budget; Now to Lawmaking

Apr 03, 2011

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislative leaders deserve credit for agreeing on a budget that breaks some bad habits. It was on time, reins in spending that was growing at an unsustainable pace, and minimizes the facile devices that checkered past budgets—deficit borrowing, tax hikes, one shots and other gimmickry.

Filling in Cuomo's Budget Blanks

Feb 06, 2011

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive budget released last Tuesday was a welcome change. Breaking with past practice in Albany, he proposed closing the state's budget gap with $9 billion worth of serious belt-tightening.

Letter to the Governor Urging him to Veto Bill That Expands Paid Leave For Public Employees

Jul 23, 2008

This letter from CBC President Carol Kellermann urges Governor David Paterson to veto S8077/A 10035A, a bill to expand paid leave for public employees for prostate and breast cancer screenings.

Paterson Must Veto Pocket-Picking Mandate

Jun 27, 2008

This op-ed states that New Yorkers already pay the highest local taxes in the nation by a long shot, and the State is about to make the problem worse.

Letter to the Governor Urging Him to Veto Bill That Sweetens Retiree Health Insurance Benefits

Jun 26, 2008

CBC asks Governor Paterson to veto A9393A/S6457 when it reaches his desk. The bill would further tie the hands of local government managers in collective bargaining by prohibiting the diminution of retiree health insurance benefits. Although the prohibition is for one year only, the practice has been to renew these items annually after they have secured initial passage.

Statement on Unfunded Mandates

Mar 05, 2008

CBC comments on legislation under consideration by the New York State Legislature that would impose unfunded mandates on local governments by restricting their flexibility to address the growing liability of retiree health insurance.

Presentation at Conference on Easing the Local Tax Burden in New York State

Dec 06, 2007

Testimony for Assembly Standing Committee on Real Property Taxation

Dec 06, 2007

This testimony addresses issues surrounding taxes on New York residents, who bear the second highest state and local tax burden in the nation. Over the past decade, state policy successfully lowered the state tax burden and brought state taxes in line with national averages; however, the same is not true for local taxes.

New York State Property Tax Conference

Dec 06, 2007

E.J. McMahon

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