Assembly Ways and Means Committee Publications
Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget
This volume, known as the "Yellow Book," is published each year shortly
after the release of the Executive Budget. It provides an overview of the
fiscal and policy initiatives recommended in the Executive Budget as well
as a summary of the proposals for each agency, in accordance with Section
53 of the Legislative Law.
New York State Economy Report
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. and State economies,
with particular focus on the most recent income and employment trends for
the State. Also known as the "White Book," this report presents the Ways
and Means Committee staff economic forecast. It is typically issued early
in March.
Report on the Fiscal Committees on the Executive Budget
This publication, also known as the "Green Book," is jointly issued by
the Senate Finance Committee and the Assembly Ways and Means Committee
shortly after the enactment of the State Budget by the Legislature, in
accordance with Section 22-b of the State Finance Law. It describes Legislative
intent with respect to the Budget and the changes the Legislature has made
to the Executive Budget.
Perspectives
The Ways and Means Committee from time to time issues a report on a topic
of fiscal concern to the State. Recent occasional papers in this series
include "Trends in Medicaid Spending in New York State," Trends in Public
Assistance Spending in New York State," and "Trends in New York State Correctional
Systems."
Economic Update
This report on the State’s economy and financial plan is issued regularly
throughout the year. In each issue, special attention is focused on a topic
of significance to the State’s economy or finances.
For more information on publications of the Assembly Ways and Means
Committee, please contact:
Deborah Priest, Director of Information Center
Empire State Plaza, Agency Bldg. 4 - 14th Floor
Albany, New York 12248
(518) 455-4780
This publication is available on the Internet at www.assembly.state.ny.us