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Title

Local government files

Series Number

16525

Summary

These records were generated or received by Division of the Budget executive offices and examination units to document their monitoring and review of agency operations concerning local aid fund expenditure. The series contains correspondence, memos, reports, press releases and other records concerning state assistance to local governments, including local aid to cities, urban clean-up programs, federal revenue sharing and other subjects.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

New York State Division of the Budget budget history files

Series Number

B1409

Summary

This series consists of the working files of the Division of the Budget (DOB) Golden Anniversary Committee or the 50th Anniversary Committee, chaired by Dr. T. Norman Hurd. The History Subcommittee was to prepare "The Executive Budget New York State," a history of DOB focusing on five distinguishable periods in the agency's lifetime to date. Records include agendas, meeting minutes, reports, memorandums, background papers, seminar proposals, logo sketches, correspondence, distribution plans, and other related material.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Postwar planning commission maps

Series Number

A0705

Summary

The temporary state commission on Postwar Public Works Planning was created to oversee the progress of such state projects as railroad grade crossing eliminations, highways buildings and public housing projects, and to order the preparation of plans and specifications for those state projects. This series consists of maps of proposed and completed state, county and municipal public works projects and depict two types of construction: highways and non-highway projects (barge canal, bridges, schools, sewer systems, housing projects, water supply, etc.).

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Governor's town meeting files

Series Number

B0919

Summary

This series consists of files of "Town Meetings" held by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. Information includes meeting agenda; economic and political background brief on the area where meeting was held; and summaries of facts relating to state and regional issues on which the governor was likely to be questioned. Also included are letters on matters discussed at meetings and carbon copies of the governor's replies. The files occasionally include copies of statements made by citizens.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Fiscal reports and studies

Series Number

A0038

Summary

This series consists of commentary on fiscal reports and proposals, prepared by Paul Studenski for Division of the Budget Director John E. Burton. The reports, proposals, and Studenski's commentary pertain to a wide variety of matters in the realm of public finance.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Service contract obligation bond transaction books

Series Number

B1414

Summary

This series consists of the Division of the Budget's copies of Housing Finance Agency's service contract obligation bond transaction books. The books document mortgage loans to build or maintain housing for medical, youth, and senior citizen service facilities. Volumes include opinions; exhibits; canceled checks; certificates; schedules; letters of representation; compliance; and other agreements, correspondence, and resolutions.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Division of the Budget budget policy and reporting manual update transmittal notices

Series Number

B1412

Summary

This series consists of notices of updates to the Division of the Budget's Budget Policy and Reporting Manual. The manual conveys budget policy and procedure to division staff, state agencies, and the general public. The notices relate to new, revised, and deleted items. Instructions include brief descriptions of items/section subjects and appropriate actions, such as replacing, removing, and adding of specific pages. Sheets typically give a date for replacement pages and sometimes the date of superseded pages.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

United States government files

Series Number

16526

Summary

The series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other records produced by offices and units of the Division of the Budget concerned with various aspects of federally sponsored programs. Records also cover federal issues such as regulatory reform; transportation; taxes; legislation; grants-in-aid; revenue sharing and plans produced by White House conferences.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Division of the Budget subject heading index to general subject files

Series Number

B1345

Summary

These cards index the Division of the Budget general subject files (Series 16520). Each card provides name of the agency under which the matter is filed; description of the subject matter; the heading "General File"; and, if applicable, a cross reference(s) to other subjects under which the material is filed. Sometimes a physical location for the item (e.g. "RC" for State Records Center) may be listed as well. Cards are often filed in multiple sub-categories under a given agency.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Division of the Budget archived websites

Series Number

B2055

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Division of the Budget.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Budget request files

Series Number

14273

Summary

The series consists of copies of appropriations requests made by various state agencies, including requests for capital construction. Also included are Division of the Budget examination unit files that analyze and make recommendations about these requests. These records include extensive background material, supplemental agreements, technical reports, budget bulletins, fact sheets, briefing books, policy issue reports and recommendations, summaries, press releases, lease agreements, financial planning material, budget recommendations, and projections.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Post-War Reconstruction Fund and Capital Construction Fund appropriation control ledgers

Series Number

B1410

Summary

This series consists of pre-printed ledger forms used to track appropriations funded and expended through the Post-War Reconstruction Fund and the Capital Construction Fund by the Division of the Budget. The records reflect the wide-ranging scope of projects undertaken by various state departments or facilities for public works. Each form includes name of department, division or institution; amount appropriated; brief description of project; and associated fiscal activities. Facilities include colleges and universities, correctional facilities, and mental health institutions.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Budget transfer certificates

Series Number

B1411

Summary

The series contains records documenting the transfer, allocation, and accounting of expenditures by staff of the Division of the Budget. Capital certificates (1976-1986) are copies of letters advising the director of the Division of the Budget, Bureau of Accounts, of budget transfer certificates issued by the state comptroller. The certificates document allocations and transfers of funds (designated appropriations) to supplement agency project funds, thus qualifying for reimbursement from specified bond funds. The transfer certificates (1966-1985) are copies of certificates of transfer and allocation from the director of the Division of the Budget accounting for amounts transferred and allocated from capital construction fund appropriations projects designated to supplement other specific appropriations.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Capital projects files

Series Number

16521

Summary

The Division of the Budget analyzes and reviews agency appropriations requests and coordinates state agency expenditures. This series consists of records relating to major and minor construction, repair, or improvement projects at various state facilities. Files may include correspondence, memoranda, reports, plans, agreements, copies of contracts, and contractors' applications for payment. The records document the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and land acquisition involved in the projects; destruction or sale of obsolete facilities; and sale of land.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Division of the Budget general subject files

Series Number

16520

Summary

The series includes memoranda, correspondence, reports, surveys, studies, and issue papers received or produced by Division of the Budget executive offices and examination units. The files document the Division's oversight of agency programs, policies, and expenditures. Significant issues documented include local government programs and aid, closing of medical care facilities, affirmative action, civil service reform, worker's compensation, cost controls, constitutional reform, racing and wagering, radioactive waste siting, and paperwork reduction.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Division of the Budget budget and appropriation files

Series Number

16523

Summary

The series consists of files relating to agency appropriations and the authorization for expenditure of state funds including capital construction requests, Executive Chamber expenditures and appropriations, and interfund and interagency transfers. Files include agreements between the governor and legislative leaders concerning the interpretation of budget appropriation bills, budget correspondence, and budget request transmittals. Some agreements approve appropriations to emergency funds to be used for specified purposes.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Capital project construction management files

Series Number

B2715

Summary

Records in this series document the monitoring and oversight of expenditures for construction and other projects undertaken by state agencies. Specifically, this series examines the fiscal and budgetary impact of major capital projects. Records include capital budget requests, capital plans, project approvals, financing and bond documents, debt reports, repayment agreements, and capital certificates of approval.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Division of the Budget Levittown vs. Nyquist files

Series Number

14150

Summary

This series contains typed copies of the trial transcripts of Levittown vs Nyquist which was heard in the Supreme Court in 1976. Material is arranged in chronological order with all pages of the transcripts being numbered consecutively.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Correspondence and reports concerning evaluation of the experimental prekindergarten program

Series Number

B1055

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Transcripts of budget hearings

Series Number

A0302

Summary

This series consists of transcripts of the New York State Division of the Budget hearings on appropriations requested by most State agencies and various commissions, councils and authorities. The hearings document major fiscal issues and administrative concerns of New York State agencies. All transcripts note the names of those present at the hearings and speakers are clearly identified. Some transcripts are followed by an index to that individual hearing.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.