Public Service Department

Mission

The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, while protecting the natural environment. The Department seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets that benefit New York consumers through strategic investments, as well as product and service innovations. The Department also oversees the siting of major electric and gas transmission lines and facilities, and ensures the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines.

Budget Highlights

The Executive Budget recommends $90.2 million, which reflects 2014-15 Enacted Budget levels, for the Department's role in utility regulation and ratemaking, as well as storm response and public safety oversight.

The Executive Budget also recommends a workforce of 515 employees, an increase of 2 employees from 2014-15 levels.

For more information on this agency's budget recommendations located in the Executive Budget Briefing Book, click on the following link:

Briefing Book – Environment and Energy (PDF)

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category	Available 2014-15	Appropriations Recommended 2015-16	Reappropriations Recommended 2015-16
State Operations	84,412,000	84,412,000	3,500,000
Aid To Localities	5,750,000	5,750,000	5,750,000
Total	90,162,000	90,162,000	9,250,000

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program	2014-15 Estimated FTEs 03/31/15	2015-16 Estimated FTEs 03/31/16	FTE Change
Administration
Special Revenue Funds - Other	66	65	(1)
Regulation of Utilities
Special Revenue Funds - Federal	15	15	0
Special Revenue Funds - Other	432	435	3
Total	513	515	2

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2015

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