Budget & Taxes (Audits & Accountability)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 11285: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through May 11, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and operational costs while waiting for the final annual budget to be passed. The legislation allocates specific amounts for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and contracts or grants approved during the current fiscal year. By approving these funds, the bill ensures that state departments and agencies can continue their daily operations without interruption during this interim period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to cover essential state expenses, salaries, and operations, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10262: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 14, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through May 14, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, including those for the governor and other top officials, as well as for non-personal service costs like supplies and contracts. The legislation also allocates specific amounts for capital project liabilities and employee fringe benefits to ensure state operations continue without interruption. These funds are intended to bridge the gap until the governor submits and the legislature passes the regular annual budget for the fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to cover essential state expenses, salaries, and operations, directly advancing fiscal management and government continuity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 11445: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies to cover expenses from April 1, 2026, through May 20, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to pay employee salaries, including those for the governor and legislature, as well as funds for non-personal services like supplies and contracts. The legislation also allocates money for capital projects and grants that were approved before the start of the fiscal year. These measures are intended to keep state operations running until the governor submits and the legislature passes the regular annual budget for the full fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to keep state operations running and pay essential salaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 7, 2026

A 10850: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 14, 2026

Bill A 10850 provides emergency funding to the state government for a short period from April 1 to April 14, 2026, before the regular annual budget is finalized. This money allows state agencies, including the executive branch, judiciary, and legislature, to pay employee salaries, benefits, and necessary operational expenses during this interim time. The legislation authorizes the state comptroller to make these payments to ensure government functions continue without interruption while waiting for new appropriation bills to be enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure government operations and employee salaries continue, directly supporting fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9963: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 22, 2026, ensuring operations continue while waiting for the full annual budget to be passed. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, including those of state officers and workers in special employment programs, as well as for non-personal service costs like supplies and contracts. It allocates specific amounts for general state operations, capital projects, and grants, allowing departments to pay liabilities incurred during this short period without interruption. By temporarily extending financial authority, the bill prevents a lapse in services for state agencies and employees during the gap between the end of the previous fiscal year and the enactment of the new budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure state government operations and essential services continue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11214: Relates to reforming the industrial development authority program and adding a tax clearance process

Relates to reforming the industrial development authority program, authorizing the commissioner of taxation and finance to audit IDA projects and IDA agents and project operators with regard to the requirements and restrictions, requiring IDAs to post certain information on their websites, and requiring IDA members to comply with certain provisions of the public officers law; adds a tax clearance process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adds tax clearance and audit requirements to IDAs, promoting fiscal responsibility and government accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 26, 2026

A 11480: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 28, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 28, 2026, until the regular annual budget is approved. It authorizes the Comptroller to spend money on paying state employees, covering both salaries and benefits, as well as paying for non-personal services like supplies and contracts. The legislation also allocates specific funds for approved contracts, grants, and capital projects, ensuring that ongoing business activities can continue without interruption during this interim period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running, directly advancing fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 10100: Relates to reforming the industrial development authority program and adding a tax clearance process

Relates to reforming the industrial development authority program, authorizing the commissioner of taxation and finance to audit IDA projects and IDA agents and project operators with regard to the requirements and restrictions, requiring IDAs to post certain information on their websites, and requiring IDA members to comply with certain provisions of the public officers law; adds a tax clearance process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by adding tax clearance and audit requirements, promoting accountability and closing potential loopholes in industrial development funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10809: Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); and commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B)

Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing congestion pricing removes a revenue stream, effectively reducing available funds for transportation budgets.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10627: Relates to a state pre-paid tuition plan

This bill establishes a new New York State Pre-Paid Tuition Plan that allows individuals to make tax-free contributions to an account for the pre-payment of future college tuition. The plan is administered by the state comptroller and managed by a licensed financial organization, with funds guaranteed to cover tuition costs at participating two-year and four-year institutions. Account owners can contribute cash to the plan and designate a beneficiary, with withdrawals permitted only after four years for qualified tuition expenses. The bill defines eligible institutions, outlines the comptroller's administrative duties, and specifies rules for account opening, contributions, and withdrawals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax-free contributions for education savings, providing tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility through state-administered pre-paid tuition plan.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes pre-paid tuition plan expanding higher education access and financial support for students85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Higher Education

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