The Albany County Legislature is gearing up for a comprehensive review of County Executive Daniel P. McCoy’s proposed 2023 budget to ensure a spending plan that continues to promote the financial recovery of the County and stability of its workforce.

McCoy’s budget was released on Friday, October 7, totaling approximately $756.6 million, which represents a 5.9 percent increase over 2022. The budget remains under the tax cap and holds the line on the amount to be raised by taxes.

“The proposed 2023 budget is encouraging as it keeps property taxes flat while also investing in critical programming throughout the county,” Chairman Andrew Joyce. “As we move beyond direct pandemic response, we are shifting our focus to investments for our long-term future prioritizing green energy, strengthening community initiatives and providing other critical resources that will benefit our residents for years to come. The projected increase in sales tax and an influx of revenues forecasts a stable economy for the County. We look forward to collaborating with the County Executive and department heads in the weeks to come to fully realize our vision for the county.”

“The County Executive has proposed a fiscally responsible plan for 2023. The plan to pay off retirement costs owed by the County to the New York State Retirement System is a great way to ensure the stability of the greatest employee benefit to county workers,” said Deputy Chairwoman Wanda Willingham. “However, our work is not finished and the Legislature will begin its efforts to increase opportunities for vulnerable populations. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Audit and Finance Committee to help provide a budget that is beneficial for all county residents.”

Majority Leader Dennis Feeney “The Albany County Legislature looks forward to continuing our partnership with County Executive Dan McCoy to achieve our joint vision for Albany County. As Democratic Majority Leader of the Legislature, I fully support Executive McCoy’s hard work to keep Albany County under the tax cap without raising the tax levy. With uncertainty in the years ahead due to COVID-19, Executive McCoy has given us a fiscally strong and stable budget to review as the Legislature goes into its budget process. I look forward to partnering with him further in the weeks ahead to deliver a budget that provides for everyone in Albany County.”

The Audit and Finance Committee will host a series of meetings as part of its annual review of the budget beginning on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee will first meet with the County’s elected officials, including the County Executive, County Clerk, District Attorney, Sheriff, Coroners and Comptroller.