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. 


2024 Meeting Dates

January 5thApril 16thAugust 8thDecember 3rd
January 19thMay 7thAugust 20thDecember 17th
February 6thMay 21stSeptember 6th 
February 23rdJune 3rdSeptember 17th
March 5thJune 18thOctober 8th
March 19thJuly 2nd October 22nd 
April 5th July 16th November 19th





2025 Meeting dates

January 7th
April 22nd
August 5th
November 18th
January 24th (Fri)
May 6th
August 19th
December 2nd
February 4th
May 20th
September 5th (Fri)
December 16th 
February 21st (Fri)
June 6th (Fri)
September 16th

March 4th
June 17th
October 7th

March 18th
July 8th
October 21st

April 8th
July 22nd
November 4th


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.