SUMMARY OF ENACTED AND PENDING LEGISLATION

VIEW UPDATE (updated 10-19-26) 

You may have recently received an email from the New York State Board of Elections (NYSBOE) regarding a new reporting requirement for local elections. We also highlighted this requirement in the most recent issue of Municipal Matters and we wanted to follow up with a quick summary and a few practical pointers.

Here’s what you need to know:

• The Dr. John L. Flateau Voting and Elections Database of New York became effective on April 1, 2026, and applies to all elections occurring on or after that date.
• The Election Data Dashboard and public website are now available at https://elections.ny.gov/flateau-database.
• Villages that administer their own elections must transmit election results, voter registration data, and polling site information to the NYSBOE.
• Election data must be reported annually by January 1st for all elections held during the preceding year. For villages, this means that any election conducted on or after April 1, 2026 must be reported by January 1, 2027. Consequently, villages with June 2026 elections must report their election results by January 1, 2027.
• This reporting requirement does not affect villages with November elections or villages whose elections are conducted by the County Board of Elections as the County will report the required data on the village’s behalf.
• The NYSBOE will host an Informational Session on the new reporting obligations on July 20th. You can register for that webinar here. We encourage villages subject to this requirement to attend and learn more about the reporting process.

NYCOM will continue keep members informed as additional guidance becomes available. We will also cover these reporting requirements in the 2027 Calendar of Dates and during our 2027 Village Election webinars and workshops.

If you have any questions, please contact NYCOM Counsel, Rebecca Ruscito at 518-463-1185 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

PART I - TUES., NOV. 10
PART II - TUES., NOV. 17
PART III - TUES., DEC. 1

Join NYCOM for our annual village election training series - now in THREE parts - covering everything village clerks and elected officials need to know to prepare for, conduct, and wrap up the village election. This year's series will include two webinars addressing the village election process, followed by a new third webinar focused on the State's new election reporting requirements.

Presenter - Rebecca Ruscito, NYCOM Counsel

As a reminder, any village that conducted an election after April 30, 2026 MUST submit a report to the state by January 1, 2027.

Part I: Getting Ready for Election Day | November 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER HERE 

The first webinar will focus on the steps that take place before Election Day. Topics will include: ballot access and petitioning, voter registration, absentee and early mail ballot applications, and ballot preparation.

Part II: Election Day and Beyond | November 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER HERE

The second webinar will address the conduct of Election Day and the responsibilities that follow. Topics will include election inspector appointment and training, poll watchers, Election Day procedures, dealing with voters who are not on the registration list, canvassing the vote and mailed ballots, post-election responsibilities, and the availability of election records.

Part III: Reporting Requirement - What Clerks Need to Know | December 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | REGISTER HERE

New York State now requires all election authorities to transmit election and voting data to a centralized database maintained by the New York State Board of Elections (SBOE). Villages that administer their own elections are required to report on their elections. This webinar will provide an overview of the new reporting requirements and explain what information the village must submit to the SBOE, when it must be submitted, and what clerks need to do to prepare. This session is designed specifically for village clerks who are responsible for administering and reporting village elections.

All webinars are from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and are FREE to NYCOM members. Registration is required. Sessions are subject to change. Stay tuned for updates and additional information.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Ruscito at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-463-1185.

Please Note: In order to complete your registration for each webinar, you must click 'Place Order'. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration.

What’s in the Farm Bill for Cities? (added 527-26)

What Congress Needs to Advance on Transportation for America's Communities (added 4-28-26)

NLC Responds to U.S. DOJ’s Decision to Extend Compliance Deadline of Website Accessibility Rule for State and Local Governments (added 4-20-26)

Call Congress: Stop New Unfunded Mandates on Permitting and Franchising (added 4-20-26)

FY27 Federal Budget

What the FY27 Federal Budget Proposal Could Mean for Local Governments (added 4-20-26)

Correspondence on Federal Budget Issues

• Urge Congress to Fund Water Infrastructure Programs for FY2026 (added 8-26-25)
• NYCOM FirstNet Letter to Congress: NYCOM Letter Urges Congress To Ensure The Continued Operation of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Beyond its Current Expiration in February 2027 (added 7-8-25)
• 247 Mayors Sign Letter to Congress Opposing Proposed HUD Cuts (added 6-5-25)

Information on Final Passage of "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (H.R.1)

• NLC Summary of the One Big Beautiful Bill (published 7-11-25)
• U.S. Congress Passes Reconciliation Bill: What it Means for Counties (published 7-3-25)
• How Washington’s Budget Bill Will Affect Health Care in New York (published 7-3-25)
• By the Numbers: H.R. 1 Would Have Devastating Impacts on New York Health Care Providers, Patients, Employees and Communities (published 7-1-25)

UPCOMING WEBINARS AND ACCOUNTING SCHOOLS

Upcoming 2026 Fall accounting school schedule and registration:

• Cybersecurity Standards: A Case Study (Part 2) - October 28
• Introduction to Governmental Accounting - November 18-19
• Accounting Principles and Procedures - December 9-10

REGISTER FOR ONLINE ACCOUNTING SCHOOLS
Cost: $85 per local government official/employee per class (includes coursebook). Registrations close 3 weeks prior to class date. We accept check or money order.

CLOSES DECEMBER 10, 2026

Who can apply?
VRP provides funds for not-for-profits and local governments to establish local grant programs that help property owners turn vacant uninhabitable housing units into apartments for low- and moderate-income renters.

How much funding can we request?
Grants of up to $3 million are now available and the program may provide grants of up to $75,000 per unit in buildings up to five units. $40 million available for this funding round.

How do we learn more?
The Request for Applications (RFA) and full program details can be found at https://hcr.ny.gov/vrp#funding-round-materials.

2026 VRP Open Round Application Training Webinar – November 17, 2026: 12:30PM | REGISTER

DEC. 11 (12pm - 1 pm)

HELP POWER YOUR CRITICAL SITES
RESILIENCE, RELIABILITY AND THE REALITY OF BATTERY STORAGE (Free for NYCOM Members)

• Control Costs and Uptime
• Designed for Safety and Reliability
• Large Incentives and Rebates

Battery technology is advancing quickly, making Battery Energy Storage Systems safer and more affordable than ever before. 

Join this educational webinar to learn more about the new safety improvements of this technology and how it can benefit your community today.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

THE CENSUS IS YEARS AWAY, BUT ACCURATE CENSUS IS IMPORTANT

Resources

National League of Cities Raises Concerns About Proposed Census Changes that Could Undercount Communities and Reduce Local Funding

From-the-Event: The 2030 Census Rule Change: What It Means for Counting Your Community

A New Census Rule Could Reshape How Your Community Is Counted – Here’s What to Know

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