How the New York State Budget Is Made

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How the New York State Budget Is Made

JUMP TO QUESTIONS What is the state budget?Where does the money come from?What are the major steps in the budget process?Who are the key players?How does our process compare to other states?Is the entire budget up for negotiation?How does the public get involved? Each year, New York Focus reporters examine how lawmakers will spend over $230 billion in public money as lawmakers negotiate over the state budget. New York’s budget is bigger than tho…