Lieutenant Governor, Office of the

Agency Web Site: https://www.governor.ny.gov/

Mission

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is, in addition to other projects, responsible for assisting the Governor in leading the Regional Economic Development Councils that bring together stakeholders from labor, business, academia, and communities to develop long-term strategic plans based on each region's unique resources and specific priorities.

Organization and Staffing

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is located in the State Capitol in Albany.

Major Programs

The Administration Program funds activities directly related to the Lieutenant Governor's Office and is supported by the General Fund.

The Executive Budget continues to support the Office of Service and Civil Engagement (OSCE). OSCE is directed by an appointed Chief Service Officer, overseen by the Lieutenant Governor, and is charged with promoting civic and service opportunities across New York.

The Office of Service and Civic Engagement leverages existing partnerships and resources, including the State’s Commission on National and Community Service, to build out and execute a holistic action plan to connect more New Yorkers, particularly our youth, to service opportunities.

Budget Highlights

The Executive Budget recommends $1.2 million and a workforce of nine FTEs for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, no change from FY 2025.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category	Available FY 2025	Appropriations Recommended FY 2026	Change From FY 2025	Reappropriations Recommended FY 2026
State Operations	1,246,000	1,246,000	0	0
Total	1,246,000	1,246,000	0	0

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program	FY 2025 Estimated FTEs 03/31/25	FY 2026 Estimated FTEs 03/31/26	FTE Change
Administration
General Fund	10	10	0
Total	10	10	0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type	Available FY 2025	Recommended FY 2026	Change
General Fund	1,246,000	1,246,000	0
Total	1,246,000	1,246,000	0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program	Available FY 2025	Recommended FY 2026	Change
Administration
General Fund	1,246,000	1,246,000	0
Total	1,246,000	1,246,000	0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2026 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program	Total		Personal Service Regular (Annual Salaried)
Program	Amount	Change	Amount	Change
Administration	1,051,000	0	1,044,000	0
Total	1,051,000	0	1,044,000	0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2026 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program	Temporary Service (Nonannual Salaried)		Holiday/Overtime Pay
Program	Amount	Change	Amount	Change
Administration	4,000	0	3,000	0
Total	4,000	0	3,000	0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2026 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program	Total		Supplies and Materials
Program	Amount	Change	Amount	Change
Administration	195,000	0	9,000	0
Total	195,000	0	9,000	0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2026 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program	Travel		Contractual Services
Program	Amount	Change	Amount	Change
Administration	87,000	0	81,000	0
Total	87,000	0	81,000	0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2026 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program	Equipment
Program	Amount	Change
Administration	18,000	0
Total	18,000	0

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2025

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