In order to gain a more accurate understanding of the factors which influence the budget process in New York State, the hypotheses examined in this study could be expanded for a longer span of time. Additional factors may be relevant, such as the growth of legislative budgetary staff, the styles of individual legislative leaders, and partisan division. Although this study does not take into account every possible factor or explanation for differences in gubernatorial influence over agency appropriations, the correlations provide some basic observations about budget conflict between the executive and legislative branches in New York State. Control over agency appropriations will continue to be an important part of state politics, and understanding when governors have the most influence over enacted budget bills is crucial for analyzing the success of their policy initiatives. Bibliography Abney, Glenn, and Thomas of the Impact of Governors and Legislatures P. Lauth. “Perceptions in the State 40, (June 1987): The Western Political Quarterly Appropriations Process.” 335-42. of Executive Dominance in State Public Administration ———. “The End Appropriations.” 58, (October 1998): 388-94. Review Alt, James E., and Robert C. Fiscal Institutions, and Budget Lowry. “Divided Government, Deficits: Evidence from the 88, The American Political Science Review States.” (December 1994): 811-28. Baker, Al. in Crisis: Overview; State Legislature Overrides Pataki on Budget “Budgets Vetoes.” May 16, 2003. The New York Times, of Governor in April The New York Times, ———. “Court Ruling Backs Powers Budgeting.” 23, 2004. in May 15, 2003. ———. “Governor Vetoes Increase Taxes.” The New York Times, to Fight Change in Albany's Budget May The New York Times, ———. “Rivals Unite Process.” 1, 2005.
In order to gain a more accurate understanding of the factors which influence the budget process in New York State, the hypotheses examined in this study could be expanded for a longer span of time. Additional factors may be relevant, such as the growth of legislative budgetary staff, the styles of individual legislative leaders, and partisan division. Although this study does not take into account every possible factor or explanation for differences in gubernatorial influence over agency appropriations, the correlations provide some basic observations about budget conflict between the executive and legislative branches in New York State. Control over agency appropriations will continue to be an important part of state politics, and understanding when governors have the most influence over enacted budget bills is crucial for analyzing the success of their policy initiatives. Bibliography Abney, Glenn, and Thomas P. Lauth. “Perceptions of the Impact of Governors and Legislatures in the State Appropriations Process.” The Western Political Quarterly 40, (June 1987): 335-42. ———. “The End of Executive Dominance in State Appropriations.” Public Administration Review 58, (October 1998): 388-94. Alt, James E., and Robert C. Lowry. “Divided Government, Fiscal Institutions, and Budget Deficits: Evidence from the States.” The American Political Science Review 88, (December 1994): 811-28. Baker, Al. “Budgets in Crisis: Overview; State Legislature Overrides Pataki on Budget Vetoes.” The New York Times, May 16, 2003. ———. “Court Ruling Backs Powers of Governor in Budgeting.” The New York Times, April 23, 2004. ———. “Governor Vetoes Increase in Taxes.” The New York Times, May 15, 2003. ———. “Rivals Unite to Fight Change in Albany's Budget Process.” The New York Times, May 1, 2005.
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