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State Board of Elections |
Adjusted Executive Legislative
Approp. Request Approp.
2000-01 2001-02 2001-02 Change
STATE OPERATIONS
General Fund 3,318,100 3,605,000 3,605,000 0
Special Rev.-Other 20,000 20,000 20,000 0
Total for
STATE OPERATIONS: 3,338,100 3,625,000 3,625,000 0
Capital Projects Fund 0 0 30,000,000 30,000,000
Total for
CAPITAL PROJECTS: 0 0 30,000,000 30,000,000
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Agency Mission The State Board of Elections administers and enforces all provisions of the Election Law and oversees the disclosure of campaign financing practices. The four member bi-partisan Board is appointed by the Governor for two-year terms on the recommendation of the state party chairs and legislative leaders. Year-to-Year Change The Executive requests $3,605,000 in General Fund spending for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2001-2002, an increase of $286,900 or 8.6 percent over State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2000-01 funding level. Legislative Proposals In recognition of the aging and problematic nature of New York's mechanical voting machines, the Assembly provides $30 million to localities for the purpose of modernization of existing voting devices to ensure the integrity of the election process. There is a possibility of federal matching grants for states to update their election/voting equipment, and the funding advanced by the Assembly will position the State of New York and its localities to access such federal support.
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