Bill > A06089

This bill establishes the New York State Commission on Government Efficiency, a new oversight body designed to scrutinize state spending and identify potential areas of waste and unnecessary expenditure. The commission will consist of eight members, with two members appointed by each of the following: the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly. Members will serve two-year terms, starting within 30 days of the bill's effective date, and will not receive compensation for their work. The commission's primary responsibilities include conducting a comprehensive examination of state spending, identifying unnecessary and wasteful expenditures, and producing an annual report with specific recommendations for spending cuts. This report, which will include proposed legislative or regulatory changes, must be submitted to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within one year of the members' appointment and annually thereafter. The bill aims to improve government fiscal responsibility by providing a structured mechanism for reviewing and potentially reducing state spending.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6089