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- Recommit, enacting clause stricken
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Authorizes municipal corporations, school districts and BOCES to consolidate services and functions
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Peter Lopez
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BILL NUMBER:S3896
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law and the education law, in relation to authorizing municipal corporations to consolidate services
Purpose
To encourage improved economies of scale and cost efficiencies in how services are provided by the local governments, school districts and BOCES units by allowing them to enter into agreements for shared and/or consolidated services.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the General Municipal Law by adding a new article 17-B, which authorizes the sharing of services between municipal governments, school districts, and BOCES units.
Section two amends the Education Law by adding a new section 1510-A authorizing the sharing of services between municipal governments, school districts, and BOCES units.
Section three amends Section 1604 of the Education Law by adding a new Subdivision 43, related to the powers and duties of authorizing such action by a board of trustees.
Section four amends Section 1709 of the Education Law by adding a new subdivision 43, related to the powers and duties of authorizing such action by a board of education.
Section five provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
Given recent and continued economic struggles, costs borne by local governing bodies, school districts, and BOCES units in providing services continue to rise. These entities could benefit from being able to consolidate the functions of their respective departments to seek better economies of scale.
This legislation would allow local governments, school districts, and BOCES units to enter into an agreement with one another, allowing them to consolidate functions for the purpose of enabling a collaborative and cost-effective approach to the procurement of services and purchasing. It is anticipated that by providing more flexibility for sharing services there will be substantial cost-savings to local governments and the school districts, reduced duplication and improved delivery of services.
Legislative history
2014: S.6428 / A.5839 referred to Local Government.
Fiscal implications
This legislation would save both state and local tax dollars by reducing administrative and operational costs.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately.
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