2004 Yellow Book
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COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (Summary) View Details

		Adjusted Appropriation 2003-04	Executive Request 2004-05	Change	Percent Change

AGENCY SUMMARY
	General Fund	44,677,500	44,455,000	(222,500)	-0.5%
	Special Revenue-Other	600,000	13,100,000	12,500,000	2,083.3%
	Special Revenue-Federal	962,200	1,050,000	87,800	9.1%
Total for AGENCY SUMMARY:		46,239,700	58,605,000	12,365,300	26.7%

ALL FUNDS PERSONNEL BUDGETED FILL LEVELS
Fund	Current 2003-04	Requested 2004-05	Change

General Fund:	47	65	18
All Other Funds:	8	390	382
TOTAL:	55	455	400

Budget Highlights

The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is responsible for stimulating the performing and fine arts in New York State. The Council works to expand and encourage cultural resources and promote interest in the arts in the State. The Council is also responsible for administering grants to local not-for-profit arts organizations.

This agency is included in the Education, Labor and Family Assistance appropriation bill.

State Operations

The Executive recommends General Fund appropriations of $4,921,000 for the Administration Program, a reduction of $179,000 from State Fiscal Year 2003-04 levels. This reflects a 0.4 percent reduction in administrative costs.

The Governor proposes maintaining at $400,000 the Special Revenue Fund - Other appropriation reflecting a proposal for the Administration Program that provides the Council with authorization to spend revenues it receives from arts license plates, as well as gifts and donations.

The Executive proposes providing a General Fund appropriation of $556,000 for the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center Corporation Program, reflecting a $11,000 decrease from SFY 2003-04 levels.

The Governor proposes providing a General Fund appropriation of $1,578,000 for the New York State Theatre Institute, reflecting a $32,500 decrease from SFY 2003-04 levels.

The Executive recommends a $12,500,000 Special Revenue- Other appropriation to create the New York Institute for Cultural Education Program, to be supported by an existing State surcharge imposed by county clerks for filing, recording and certifying records. Monies deposited in this Fund would be available to support the Executive's proposed new public benefit corporation, the New York Institute for Cultural Education (NYICE).

Aid to Localities

The Governor recommends a General Fund appropriation of $37,400,000 in the Administration Program, reflecting no change from SFY 2003-04 levels. The Executive includes appropriation language authorizing:

State assistance for nonprofit cultural organizations offering services to the general public, including but not limited to orchestras, dance companies, museums and theatre groups;

Up to $3,000,000 for a State/local partnership including activities related to the Decentralization Program;

Up to $5,000,000 for not-for-profit cultural organizations, botanical gardens, zoos and aquariums offering programs of arts-related education for elementary and secondary school pupils; and

Up to $1,100,000 for capital grants pursuant to Section 3.07 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

Article VII Proposals

The Executive proposes the creation of a new public benefit corporation, the New York Institute for Cultural Education (NYICE) with the central mission of enriching the State's cultural resources. NYICE will administer programs for the preservation, development and promotion of New York's cultural resources, including the State Museum, the State Library and the State Archives. These programs are currently administered by the State Education Department (SED). In addition, 400 Full Time Equivalent (FTE’s) positions will be transferred from the State Education Department to NYICE.

The Executive recommends a $12,500,000 Special Revenue Fund - Other appropriation for the services and expenses of NYICE. This Fund will be supported by an existing State surcharge imposed on the filing, recording and certifying of records by county clerks. In addition, NYICE would have the authority to impose fees. Separate transitional funding is provided in SED to support the programs that are proposed to be transferred on October 1, 2004, when NYICE would assume responsibility for these programs. NYICE would be governed by a 15 member board, with eight members appointed by the Governor, two each by the Senate and Assembly Majorities, one each by the Senate and Assembly Minorities, and one by the Board of Regents. All members would serve five year terms.

The responsibility of chartering museums and libraries and the licensing of public television stations would remain with SED.

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