This report, put out by the Office of the NYS Comptroller, discusses intermunicipal cooperation and consolidation for communities looking to make local government "smarter" during times of fiscal stress. The report includes a discussion of policy issues, current activity levels in NYS, strategies for collaboration. and policy recommendations. Click the link below to download or view the report.

Intermunicipal Cooperation and Consolidation - Exploring Opportunities for Savings and Improved Service Delivery