December 22, 2008Dear Senators:Please find attached the “Staff Analysis of the SFY 2009-10 Executive Budget.” It isintended to assist the members of the Finance Committee, and the Senate as a whole, in theirdeliberations. We hope that our readers find it useful.This analysis of the Executive Budget begins with a summary of the spending plan. Itthen examines an explanation of receipts and provides for Senate issues in focus. Finally, itexamines appropriations and disbursements for each agency and program included in thebudget. The report provides a comparison of the appropriations recommended this year withthose approved last year, and an analysis of the Governor’s recommendations.Each member of the Senate Finance Committee devotes considerable time and effortto the passage of a budget that serves the interests of every New Yorker. I am most grateful fortheir cooperation. It is also my pleasure to thank the staff of the Senate Finance Committee,whose assistance has been invaluable.Sincerely,
MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSIONATLANTIC STATESCOMMISSIONER SUBCOMMITTEE ON L.I. MARINE DISTRICTCHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
OWEN H. JOHNSON
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