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Adirondack Park Agency

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

Mission

The Adirondack Park Agency’s (APA) mission is to protect the public and private resources of the Adirondack Park through the exercise of the powers and duties provided by law. This mission is rooted in three statutes administered by APA in the Park: the Adirondack Park Agency Act; the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act; and the New York State Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers System Act.

Organization and Staffing

The APA is governed by an 11-member board, including the commissioners of Environmental Conservation and Economic Development, and the Secretary of State. The other members, five of whom must be Park residents, are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

APA's responsibilities are carried out by the following divisions: Planning - which handles local, regional and State land use policy issues; Counsel’s Office - which provides legal advice and oversees jurisdictional determinations and enforcement functions; Regulatory - which performs the agency’s permitting function; Resource Analysis - which conducts scientific research and makes ecological and adverse impact assessments of land use proposals; Economic Services - which assists project sponsors in the review process; and Local Government Services - which provides technical expertise and assistance to communities.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2023 Executive Budget recommends appropriations of approximately $35 million for APA, an increase of about $30 million from FY 2022 Enacted Budget levels. This increase is primarily attributable to the inclusion of a capital appropriation for the design and construction of a new APA headquarters. The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 54 FTEs for APA in FY 2023.

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

Program Highlights

Since its inception, APA has worked to achieve a balance between strong environmental protection and sustainable economic development opportunities for the residents of the Adirondack Park. The principal functions of APA are:

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2022
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
Change From
FY 2022
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
State Operations 5,301,000 6,189,000 888,000 700,000
Capital Projects 0 29,000,000 29,000,000 2,500,000
Total 5,301,000 35,189,000 29,888,000 3,200,000

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
Administration
General Fund 50 54 4
Total 50 54 4

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
General Fund 5,301,000 6,189,000 888,000
Total 5,301,000 6,189,000 888,000
Adjustments:
Transfer(s) From
Special Pay Bill
General Fund (355,000)
Appropriated FY 2022 4,946,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
Administration
General Fund 5,301,000 6,189,000 888,000
Total 5,301,000 6,189,000 888,000

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
Administration 5,177,000 392,000 5,077,000 392,000
Total 5,177,000 392,000 5,077,000 392,000
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
Administration 100,000 0 0 0
Total 100,000 0 0 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
Administration 1,012,000 496,000 88,000 0
Total 1,012,000 496,000 88,000 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
Administration 37,000 0 478,000 300,000
Total 37,000 0 478,000 300,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Administration 409,000 196,000
Total 409,000 196,000

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change Reappropriations
FY 2023
Maintenance & Improvement of Existing Facilities
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 0 29,000,000 29,000,000 1,000,000
Miscellaneous Gifts Account 0 0 0 1,500,000
Total 0 29,000,000 29,000,000 2,500,000

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