Sentences with phrase «unfunded state mandates»

Acquario appeared with budget director Megna at a forum on the rising costs of unfunded state mandates for local governments, sponsored by SUNY's Rockefeller Institute.

We support the enactment of legislation, which would establish a reasonable threshold for unfunded state mandates imposed upon local governments.

«We need relief from unfunded State mandates, as well as changes in State law that would allow us to save money, particularly where we can find ways to save money that would not cost the State a dime.»

During this same period of time the problem was exacerbated by New York State placing an additional $ 33M in unfunded State mandates on Rockland County.

The 2013 budget also continues several austerity measures, including freezes in pay increases for county employees as Niagara County's government continues to chart a conservative budgeting course during a period of declining state aid and increases in unfunded state mandates.

It is truly disappointing to see that when a real chance to act upon unfunded state mandates presents itself, and that effort has been scrubbed of all potential political disagreement, some of my colleagues seemingly prefer to engage in political gamesmanship.

The fact is that if he was more focused on reducing unfunded state mandates, counties like Ulster would not need the additional 1 percent sales tax he blocked in the first place.

As currently constituted will cost Rockland County over $ 1.5 million) To the Editor, It is truly disappointing to see that when a real chance to act upon unfunded state mandates presents itself, and that effort has been scrubbed of -LSB-...]

Executive Director Peter Baynes, in a statement, says local governments need help coping with unfunded state mandates, rising pension costs, and declining state aid.

As Town Supervisor, Sara knows too well the hardships of residents unable to keep up with crushing property taxes imposed by unfunded state mandates.

The Suffolk Village Officials Association criticized the law, saying the biggest fiscal problem is the «myriad of costly unfunded state mandates.»

Some may believe it to be convenient to take no action so they can continue to have the excuse to blame unfunded state mandates as the sole cause of our financial woes.

School districts, teachers unions and local government officials are concerned that the cap was passed without a real effort at chipping away at unfunded state mandates, while the Cuomo team argues that once the cap is in place, governments and school boards will be forced to make the difficult (and presumably correct) spending choices while retaining essential services.

«Unfunded state mandates continue to flow out of Albany unabated like the Hudson River,» he said.

«There are too many unfunded state mandates.»

Such a significant unfunded State mandate is yet another reason why the 45 percent toll hike is a bad idea that New York's overburdened taxpayers can not afford.

«Unfunded state mandates like Medicaid have been a burden on local municipalities and taxpayers for too long,» said Assemblyman Anthony J. Brindisi.

Additionally, increasing Thruway tolls is a massive unfunded State mandate that will result in greater truck traffic on local roads, causing a negative impact on their safety with increased road maintenance costs borne directly by local taxpayers.

She said she will fight to end unfunded state mandates, bring more aid to school districts and reinstate the STAR tax rebate checks.

The newsroom asked the speaker about the crippling unfunded state mandates that continue to force cuts in spending for local programs and services.

According to the New York State Association of Counties, nine, unfunded state mandates consume 90 percent of the property - tax levy.

The county's independently elected comptroller, Mike Conners, disagreed: «The tax freeze proposal is an election ploy that ignores the relationship of unfunded state mandated spending on local governments.

Unfunded state mandates make local property taxes pay for 7 % of state programs.

A one - size - fits - all teacher evaluation plan, a la Cuomo, will be one more unfunded state mandate for taxpayers, and the destruction of a key foundation brick for successful education: local control.

Nine specific unfunded state mandates account for approximately 90 % of our county property tax dollars, with Medicaid alone accounting for roughly 65 %.

We have once again delivered a tax rate decrease, which is not a simple task when dealing with the large amount of unfunded state mandates passed onto counties.

It's an over-budget, not fully functional project that even if flawlessly executed, was going to be constrained by it's too - narrow focus on accountability data and hampered by the state's often counter-productive laws around unfunded state mandates (good case study background here).

Even more importantly, Malloy's new unfunded state mandates for far more standardized testing and the warped teacher evaluation program will cost Connecticut communities tens of millions of dollars.

The school system and public education advocates believe the county commissioners — by way of the local taxpayers — are the «last line of defense» against reduced state and federal funding and other unfunded state mandates.

Amid calls from local governments and schools for relief from unfunded state mandates, Cuomo offered them an alternative: Spend less money.

He is now advocating to reduce unfunded state mandates that drive up local property taxes and for efforts to remove obstacles to enable small businesses to grow and create jobs.

This role also involves brokering various stakeholder interests and contending with unfunded state mandates, among other escalating education issues.

The «wild cards» we face this year include uncertain sales and property tax and related revenue, potential increases in unfunded state mandates, slower - than - expected job growth and the LDC's sale of Summit Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center in Pomona.

When it comes to Rockland's financial situation, the major component of Castaldi's solution is mandate relief, specifically the relief of unfunded state mandates.

By restoring state revenue sharing to former levels to pay for unfunded state mandates, which are driving many cities, towns, and counties toward bankruptcy, New York's local governments could fully fund their services and still cut their highest - in - the - nation property taxes.

And he believes he started serious examination of underlying reasons for the region's economic problems: Too many layers of government, a burdensome Medicaid system and unfunded state mandates.

* He miscalculated his influence in seeking major reforms of Medicaid costs and unfunded state mandates — though some progress such as the 2005 Medicaid cap was achieved.

Unfunded state mandates have driven up local property taxes for homeowners.

Many are seeking a state bailout or relief from some unfunded state mandates.

It's unlikely that Hein will exceed the state - mandated two - thirds of one percent, though there will be much moaning about «unfunded state mandates.»

Unfunded state mandates have a severe impact on our small businesses, school districts and local governments.

He also contended that unfunded state mandates are more to blame for high property taxes than the fact that New York has about 1,600 towns, villages, cities and counties.

She also called for an end to unfunded state mandates and said the state should reinstate the STAR rebate checks to property owners.

Excerpt: «And to put an end — once and for all — to the unfunded state mandates that have overburdened taxpayers.»

Many are seeking a state bail out or relief from some unfunded state mandates.

Astorino says a plan for a property tax rebate check, due out in October shortly before Election Day, does «nothing to change the equation,» and he says the real issue of unfunded state mandates was not addressed.

«Unfunded state mandates are one of the major cost drivers for municipalities across the state,» Corwin explained.

New York State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin addresses questions on efforts to curtail the impact of unfunded state mandates.

«The Comptroller's report released today shows what we already know - local municipalities continue to struggle under the weight of unfunded State mandates.

«The state is forcing local governments to balance the state's budget by making local property taxes pay for unfunded state mandates.