Statistical and Narrative Summary
of the
Executive Budget Fiscal Year
April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003
State of New York
Prepared by
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
New York State Legislature
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Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget Fiscal Year April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003 State of New York |
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Prepared by Assembly Ways and Means Committee New York State Legislature |
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SHELDON SILVER SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY |
HERMAN D. FARRELL, JR. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN |
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ASSEMBLY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE HERMAN D. FARRELL, JR. CHAIRMAN MAJORITY MEMBERS |
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| ARTHUR O. EVE JOSEPH R. LENTOL ALEXANDER B. GRANNIS IVAN C. LAFAYETTE ROBIN L. SCHIMMINGER CLARENCE NORMAN, JR. WILLIAM L. PARMENT SAMUEL COLMAN RONALD J. CANESTRARI THOMAS P. DINAPOLI | DAVID F. GANT HELENE E. WEINSTEIN RONALD C. TOCCI DEBORAH GLICK GLORIA DAVIS CATHERINE T. NOLAN BRIAN M. MCLAUGHLIN JAMES GARY PRETLOW ROGER L. GREEN PETER M. RIVERA ANN MARGARET E. CARROZZA |
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THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY |
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HERMAN D. FARRELL, JR. Assembly Member 71st District
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CHAIRMAN Ways and Means Committee COMMITTEES Rules Black & Puerto Rican Caucus |
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January 28, 2002 |
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Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to provide you with the Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget for the upcoming State fiscal year, April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003. The "Yellow Book" is intended to provide the members of the Committee, the members of the Assembly and the public with an overview of the fiscal and policy initiatives recommended by the Governor in the bills submitted as his Executive Budget on January 22, 2002. The "Yellow Book" marks the beginning of the Legislature's public review of the Governor's proposed budget. It is the Assembly's preliminary response to the budget, as required by Section 53 of the Legislative Law. Legislative hearings on the budget proposal begin our efforts to ensure public accessibility and accountability. Section One, Overview of Executive Budget, provides an executive summary of the Governor's proposal for State Fiscal Year 2002-2003, including analysis intended to place the proposed financial plan and spending in major programmatic areas in perspective. Section Two, Summary of Recommended Appropriations by Agency, provides an overview of current appropriations and recommendations for the 2002-2003 fiscal year for each agency along with the proposed changes in each agency's budgeted personnel level. Speaker Silver and I know that you join us in the goal of producing a balanced and equitable budget, one which positions the State to meet challenges which face us all. Unquestionably, these challenges loom larger than in previous years as a result of the devastating events of September 11th and the aftermath, making the need for a final budget that provides for all New Yorkers in a fair and equitable manner paramount. We must continue to demonstrate our resiliency in the face of unprecedented adversity by forging ahead to rebuilding the infrastructure of Lower Manhattan and the economy of the entire State. As the Legislature begins its work on the budget, I want to express my appreciation to the members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee for the time and commitment you will dedicate to this process. My special thanks to the staff of the Committee for their fine work in compiling this reference document in an exceedingly short period of time. Sincerely,  HERMAN D. FARRELL, JR. |
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STATISTICAL AND NARRATIVE SUMMARY
OF THE
EXECUTIVE BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2002 TO MARCH 31, 2003
January 2002
Herman D. Farrell, Jr. Chairman Assembly Ways and Means Committee Prepared by the Assembly Ways and Means Committee Staff Dean A. Fuleihan Secretary to the Committee |
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Roman B. Hedges Deputy Secretary Laura L. Anglin Director of Budget Studies |
Kristin M. Proud Deputy Secretary Steven A. Pleydle Director of Tax and Fiscal Studies |
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Edward M. Cupoli Chief Economist/Director of Research |
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This Statistical and Narrative Summary analyzes all of the budget bills submitted by the Governor, both multiple appropriation bills and the non-appropriation bills. Many provisions within the submitted appropriation bills would amend or circumvent existing state law. There is a substantial body of case law concerning the unconstitutionality of the inclusion of such provisions in multiple appropriation bills. Our analysis of such provisions without specific and repeated comment as to their constitutionality does not indicate acquiescence by the Ways and Means Committee or the Assembly that such provisions or the submission itself is constitutional. |
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