The New York Department of State has announced over $12 million in Local Government Performance and Efficiency Program (LGPEP) grant assistance in recognition of the recurring financial savings generated by 13 projects.
The grants will be distributed in equal parts over three years, and are contingent upon continued demonstration of savings.
New Castle is one of them. The town was recognized for its once-a-week garbage collection program. It will receive $194,313.14.
It is the only Hudson Valley government to get one. Other projects receiving grants include Nassau County, getting $5 million for a police reduction and consolidation program.
LGPEP rewards local governments for undertaking significant and innovative actions that reduce the property tax burden confronting residents.
“These projects are producing annual savings to taxpayers,” said Deputy Secretary of State for Local Government Dierdre Scozzafava in a press release. “The work being done by our local government partners shows the level of commitment these local leaders have to reducing expenses while maintaining the quality services they provide. We anticipate other local governments will view these projects as examples of some of the options available to reduce their expenses.”
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