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Surcharge for public safety goes elsewhere in NY
9-1-1 in the News, Trends | Greg | July 14, 2009 at 8:35 am
New York’s governors and legislators have diverted the lion’s share of 9-1-1 surchage funds to the operations of state agencies.
“Basically, they’re using that money as general revenue,” said Genesee County Sheriff Gary T. Maha, whose office oversees 911 operations. “We have not seen any of that money.”
The surcharge — raised in 2002 to $1.20 per month — has generated about $600 million over 15 years, but just $84 million has gone to the municipalities that operate 911 centers, the State 911 Coordinators Association found.
And a report by the state comptroller highlights millions of dollars spent on hotel rooms, meals at restaurants, office supplies and laundry service.
Tags: Funding, Legal
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