Budget & Taxes (Audits & Accountability)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4811: Relates to credit unions

This bill creates a program requiring New York's state comptroller and tax commissioner to consider depositing state funds into eligible credit unions. It establishes eligibility criteria: credit unions must be chartered locally with a "satisfactory" exam rating, and federal credit unions must meet additional standards like small business lending records. The state may deposit up to $250 million per credit union, with deposits made at negotiated rates and secured by federal home loan bank letters of credit. The program directly affects state agencies managing public funds and qualifying credit unions, directing them to prioritize local credit unions for state deposits over traditional banks. This policy change modifies how state funds are invested, aiming to boost community financial institutions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects state deposits into credit unions with eligibility criteria, promoting responsible fiscal management of public funds.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1771: Relates to school district state aid eligibility

Provides that no school district shall be eligible to receive the full apportionment of state aid to which it is entitled if evidence is found by the state comptroller when an audit is conducted and such audit finds that a district has inappropriate excess of their unexpended surplus funds and such school district did not reduce the school tax levy in a proportion equal to the excess of four percent of the current year school budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires tax levy reductions for districts with excess surplus, promoting fiscal responsibility in school budget management.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 939: Establishes a fund for the creation of affordable housing

This bill creates a voluntary tax contribution option on New York state income tax returns to fund affordable housing specifically for veterans and seniors. Taxpayers can choose to donate any whole dollar amount without reducing their tax liability, with all contributions directed to the new "Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors Fund." The fund, managed by the tax commissioner, veterans' affairs director, and comptroller, must be used exclusively for affordable housing projects serving these groups, with annual reports detailing how funds were spent and distributed. The bill requires yearly spending reports to state officials and the public, ensuring transparency in fund utilization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax contribution creates new fund for affordable housing, increasing public service funding through tax mechanisms without reducing liability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates dedicated fund for affordable housing targeting veterans/seniors, explicitly advancing housing access through voluntary tax contributions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated fund for veteran housing via voluntary tax contributions, directly funding housing services for veterans as specified in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Income Tax Affordable Housing Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 3034: Prohibits the legislature from transferring funds from the power authority of the state of New York into the general fund

S 3034 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would prevent New York's legislature from moving funds generated by the state-owned power company (the New York Power Authority, or NYPA) into the general state budget. This bill directly affects the state legislature's budgeting process by prohibiting the diversion of NYPA's revenue streams - such as electricity sales income - into other state programs or general funding. The key provision is a constitutional change requiring that NYPA's revenues remain separate from the general fund, ensuring they are used only for the power authority's intended purposes. This is a procedural bill focused on fiscal accountability, not a policy change to public services or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents diversion of NYPA revenue from dedicated power authority funding into general budget, promoting fiscal responsibility by protecting dedicated revenue streams from legislative reallocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4454: Creates a tax credit for instructors of a hunting safety course

S 4454 creates a $300 annual tax credit for New York residents who serve as active instructors in state-approved hunting safety courses, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2026. The credit applies to individual instructors or up to $600 for married couples filing jointly who both qualify. To claim the credit, instructors must maintain proof of course approval for five years and be active throughout the tax year. Excess credits beyond tax liability are treated as overpayments without interest, and failure to provide documentation during an audit results in a fine equal to the credit amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $300 tax credit for hunting safety instructors, providing direct tax relief aligned with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1309: Requires bills containing an unfunded mandate for a county or municipality to be referred to the state comptroller for opinion before being certified

Requires bills containing an unfunded mandate for a county or municipality to be referred to the state comptroller for opinion before being certified.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires comptroller review of unfunded mandates to prevent budgetary strain, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2335: Relates to payment of the governor's salary

Bill A 2335 proposes that, starting January 1, 2026, the Governor of New York's net salary will be withheld if the state budget is not legislatively passed by the first day of the fiscal year. The bill specifies that "net payment" refers to gross salary minus standard deductions like taxes and insurance. Once the legislature passes the budget and the state comptroller determines it is sufficient for state operations, the accrued, withheld salary will be promptly paid to the Governor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ties governor's salary to timely budget passage, promoting fiscal accountability in state budget management per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3794: Establishes a temporary moratorium on unfunded mandates and makes permanent the tax cap

Prohibits the enactment of unfunded mandates for a period of three years; instructs the state comptroller to conduct a report on the annual fiscal impact enacted state legislation has on the revenues and expenses of local municipalities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes tax cap permanent and prohibits unfunded mandates, promoting fiscal responsibility per bill summary90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5421: Requires legislative fiscal impact notes to include objective calculations of anticipated economic impacts for next three years on state or subdivisions; repealer

Requires legislative fiscal impact notes to include objective calculations of anticipated economic impacts for next three years on state or political subdivisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates objective economic impact calculations for fiscal notes, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget planning.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7795: Requires detailed fiscal impact notes on certain legislation

Requires detailed fiscal impact notes on certain legislation stating the estimated annual cost to the political subdivision affected and the source of such estimate; provides that bills will be invalidated if the funding source is not provided or the fiscal impact results in an annual net additional cost in excess of $10,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal impact notes with funding sources, preventing unfunded mandates and promoting fiscal responsibility per bill's cost limits.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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