Board of Estimate & Apportionment 

Overview

The Board of Estimate and Apportionment (E&A) is comprised of the following members, Chief City Auditor, Mayor, City Treasurer, President of the Common Council and President Pro Temp of the Common Council. The board is responsible for approving all city real estate purchases, appropriations, and the annual operating budget. The board meets twice per month on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm to review and approve requested budget transfers and appropriation increases. The Chief City Auditor officiates the meeting. In the Chief City Auditor's absence, the meeting is officiated by an Office of Audit and Control representative. The final agenda is a reflection of budget modifications approved by the board.

As set forth in the City of Albany Charter, the Board consists of the:

  • Auditor
  • Mayor
  • Treasurer
  • President of the Common Council
  • President Pro Temp of the Common Council

Current Board Members

  • Hon. Kathy M. Sheehan, Mayor
  • Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs, Chief City Auditor
  • Hon. Corey Ellis, President of the Common Council
  • Kelly Kimbrough, President Pro Temp of the Common Council
  • Hon. Darius Shahinfar, Treasurer

Meetings

  • 1:30 pm
  • Twice a month on Tuesdays
  • City Hall
    24 Eagle Street
    Mayor's Conference Room
    Albany, NY 12207

Virtual Meetings

Under the new law enacted by Governor Hochul, public meetings are permitted to meet virtually. The Board of Estimate and Apportionment have resumed to Zoom video conference meeting.

The committee will be meeting virtually unless otherwise indicated.  To view the meetings please visit the City of Albany's public meeting channel. 

2023 Meeting dates

January 6April 18August 8November 21
January 20May 2August 22
December 5
February 7
May 16September 8December 19
February 24June 6September 19

March 7
June 23October 3
March 21July 7October 17
April 4July 18November 7

Meeting dates and additional information is also available in the City of Albany events calendar.

Agendas

Tentative agendas are available prior to the meetings. The final agenda is available following approval; View the most recent agendas.