The New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness provides a list of local government consolidation initiatives broken down by county in New York State. The commission, created in 2007 by former Governor Eliot Spitzer, was formulated to analyze local government and when applicable make recommendations for consolidation.
http://www.nyslocalgov.org/local_initiatives_county.asp

Governor Andrew Cuomo established the Spending And Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission to review and assess New York State Government. Read the full Executive Order creating the commission.
http://www.governor.ny.gov/executiveorder/4

Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is the region’s public policy, research and advocacy organization whose mission is to promote regional, balanced and sustainable solutions that enhance the growth and vitality of the Hudson Valley. Its most recent white paper targets local government efficiency in the Hudson Valley. Learn more about Pattern’s “new ideas for government.”
http://www.pattern-for-progress.org/

Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to rightsize government in New York State. Find out more about his plan for the future of local government.
http://www.andrewcuomo.com/system/storage/6/73/7/390/acbook_ch3.pdf

The Center for Governmental Research is dedicated to providing greater understanding of issues that affect quality of life both inside and outside of New York State. Read CGR’s statewide and regional reports here.
http://www.cgr.org/