Motor Vehicles, Department of

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Agency Web Site: https://dmv.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) delivers essential motor vehicle and driver related services, issues secure identity documents, and administers motor vehicle laws enacted to promote safety and protect customers.

Organization and Staffing

The Department is headed by an Executive Deputy Commissioner appointed by the Governor. The Department’s main office is in Albany with 27 State-run DMV offices, primarily located in the New York City Metropolitan District and Long Island areas, and 102 County run offices. The Department issues licenses, non-driver identification cards and vehicle registrations, conducts road tests, monitors driver training, and performs enforcement activities.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is a customer service agency, with most employees funded by the Dedicated Highway Bridge and Trust Fund at 2,325 FTEs. State Operations staffing is funded from the Administrative Adjudication Fund, at 329 FTEs, the Clean Air Fund, at 163 FTEs, and the General Fund, at 167 FTEs. The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee has 44 Federally supported FTEs, for a total of 3,028 FTEs in FY 2023.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2023 Executive Budget proposes almost $568 million of appropriations, an increase of $111 million from prior year levels. resources of $106 million are added to support investments in technology and process improvements to enhance the DMV customer experience,, and an additional $ 5 million to support basic DMV program functions

The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 3,028 FTEs for the Department, which is flat from FY 2022.

Major budget actions include:

  • Legislation to extend the New York State Point and Reduction Program (IPIRP) for two years.
  • Legislation to extend authorization of revenues and costs for the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund for two years.
  • Legislation to waive the fee for issuance of a non-driver identification (NDID) card if the applicant is an inmate in an institution under the jurisdiction of a state department or agency.

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

Program Highlights

Accident Prevention or Insurance Reduction Program (IPIRP): IPIRP allows drivers to reduce points on their license through successful completion of an Internet Driver Safety Course. DMV uses alternative delivery methods to the traditional classroom-based Point and Insurance Reduction Program through the application of the internet and other technologies. The program is funded by the General Fund which receives program revenues including course provider fees and student fees.

Administrative Adjudication: DMV adjudicates traffic offenses in major metropolitan areas and provides motorists with a system specifically designed for traffic violation cases, relieving local courts of handling most non-criminal traffic tickets. Fines collected from traffic violators are used to cover State operating expenses. The remaining funds are returned to the jurisdictions where violations occurred.

Clean Air: The Clean Air program develops, operates, evaluates, and maintains the system for conducting emissions inspections in the State of New York. Revenues consist of sales of emission inspection stickers and a surcharge on heavy weight vehicles.

Compulsory Insurance: Compulsory Insurance insures that motorists maintain insurance coverage on their registered vehicles and supports the DMV's crash records staff. The program is funded by the General Fund which receives fines charged to DMV customers because of a lapse in auto insurance coverage, in addition to fees obtained from assessments on insurance companies based on the number of premiums written.

Motorcycle Safety: Motorcycle Safety develops and implements education and awareness courses throughout the State. DMV engages an independent training coordination organization to manage the program. The program is funded by the General Fund which receives deposits by DMV from motorcycle registration fees and motorcycle licenses.

Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC): GTSC serves as the State's liaison with Federal Government agencies on highway safety programs and policies. Through GTSC, DMV receives Federal funding for traffic safety programs. GTSC maintains employees in DMV responsible for the programmatic functions of highway safety, planning the grant program, and safety program activities.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2022
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
Change From
FY 2022
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
State Operations 109,248,000 112,727,882 3,479,882 46,797,200
Aid To Localities 22,200,000 24,200,000 2,000,000 81,564,000
Capital Projects 324,538,000 430,538,000 106,000,000 203,810,000
Total 455,986,000 567,465,882 111,479,882 332,171,200

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2022
Estimated FTEs
03/31/22
FY 2023
Estimated FTEs
03/31/23
FTE Change
Accident Prevention Course
General Fund 2 2 0
Administrative Adjudication
Special Revenue Funds - Other 329 329 0
Clean Air
Special Revenue Funds - Other 163 163 0
Compulsory Insurance
General Fund 164 164 0
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 44 44 0
Motorcycle Safety
General Fund 1 1 0
Transportation Support
Capital Projects Funds - Other 2,325 2,325 0
Total 3,028 3,028 0

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
General Fund 13,308,000 14,011,427 703,427
Internal Service Funds 5,300,000 5,300,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 20,493,000 21,172,999 679,999
Special Revenue Funds - Other 70,147,000 72,243,456 2,096,456
Total 109,248,000 112,727,882 3,479,882

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
Accident Prevention Course
General Fund 425,000 425,000 0
Administration
Internal Service Funds 5,300,000 5,300,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 3,000,000 3,000,000 0
Administrative Adjudication
Special Revenue Funds - Other 45,852,000 47,681,456 1,829,456
Clean Air
Special Revenue Funds - Other 21,271,000 21,538,000 267,000
Compulsory Insurance
General Fund 10,873,000 11,576,427 703,427
DMV Seized Assets
General Fund 400,000 400,000 0
Distinctive Plate Development
Special Revenue Funds - Other 24,000 24,000 0
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 20,493,000 21,172,999 679,999
Motorcycle Safety
General Fund 1,610,000 1,610,000 0
Total 109,248,000 112,727,882 3,479,882

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Accident Prevention Course 165,000 0 160,000 0
Compulsory Insurance 10,196,427 653,427 9,993,427 653,427
Motorcycle Safety 120,000 0 120,000 0
Total 10,481,427 653,427 10,273,427 653,427
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Temporary Service
(Nonannual Salaried)
Holiday/Overtime Pay
Amount Change Amount Change
Accident Prevention Course 0 0 5,000 0
Compulsory Insurance 41,000 0 162,000 0
Total 41,000 0 167,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Accident Prevention Course 260,000 0 48,000 0
Compulsory Insurance 1,380,000 50,000 630,000 0
DMV Seized Assets 400,000 0 28,000 0
Motorcycle Safety 1,490,000 0 26,000 0
Total 3,530,000 50,000 732,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Accident Prevention Course 1,000 0 211,000 0
Compulsory Insurance 25,000 0 659,000 50,000
DMV Seized Assets 0 0 257,000 0
Motorcycle Safety 4,000 0 1,460,000 0
Total 30,000 0 2,587,000 50,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Compulsory Insurance 66,000 0
DMV Seized Assets 115,000 0
Total 181,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 8,300,000 0 0 0
Administrative Adjudication 47,681,456 1,829,456 23,484,036 1,112,036
Clean Air 21,538,000 267,000 11,362,000 0
Distinctive Plate Development 24,000 0 15,000 0
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee 21,172,999 679,999 7,977,557 347,557
Total 98,716,455 2,776,455 42,838,593 1,459,593
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Administration 8,300,000 0
Administrative Adjudication 24,197,420 717,420
Clean Air 10,176,000 267,000
Distinctive Plate Development 9,000 0
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee 13,195,442 332,442
Total 55,877,862 1,316,862

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 22,200,000 24,200,000 2,000,000
Total 22,200,000 24,200,000 2,000,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 22,200,000 24,200,000 2,000,000
Total 22,200,000 24,200,000 2,000,000

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change Reappropriations
FY 2023
Transportation Support
Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund 324,538,000 430,538,000 106,000,000 203,810,000
Total 324,538,000 430,538,000 106,000,000 203,810,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 05/11/2020