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Annual Performance Report on New York State's Industrial Development Agencies - Fiscal Year Ending 2008, May 2010

Over the last several years, OSC has increased its oversight of IDA operations through audits and performance reports. The Comptroller also began suspending State tax exemption powers for IDAs that failed to file financial reports. Additionally, the Public Authorities Reform Act that became effective in March 2010, will further enhance IDA transparency by requiring additional reporting on governance, operating structure and financial condition.

IDA Projects in 2008 - .xls

Intermunicipal Cooperation and Consolidation - Exploring Opportunities for Savings and Improved Service Delivery

This report seeks to accomplish four important tasks: Reviews pertinent policy issues, assesses current activity levels in New York State, offers strategies for collaboration, proposes fiscally responsible measures, and offers several policy recommendations intended to further enable local government collaboration.

Smart Growth in New York State: A Discussion Paper, May 2004

This paper is intended to help stimulate a vigorous debate on smart growth in New York State by providing a general background and helping to define major issues. New York has a unique urban and natural heritage, and a rich diversity of communities, many of which need to be brought back to a healthy condition. These resources need to be conserved and developed wisely, in an economically sustainable and environmentally sound manner.