New York
The Impact Project synthesizes publicly available data about the impacts of government change.
State Dashboards provide a snapshot of impacts to states, including the size of the federal workforce, federal dollars, a profile of probationary workers, and impacts to federal programs.
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Federal Workforce in New York
Total Workforce
9,602,763
Federal Workforce
53,600
Probationary Federal Workforce
2,301
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 37.00% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 38.56% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | New York Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 127 |
| Economy & Employment | 88 |
| Education | 44 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 15 |
| Energy | 18 |
| Food & Agriculture | 19 |
| Housing | 26 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 2 |
| Immigration | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 25 |
| International Development | 203 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 35 |
| Overarching | 62 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 311 |
| Research & Academic Research | 71 |
| Social Services | 43 |
| Total | 1,090 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/2025
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 277 contracts, 536 grants and 20 leases have been terminated in New York.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in New York
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 3698 | 444 |
| CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE | 2973 | 647 |
| SOCIAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION | 1969 | 97 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1773 | 138 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 1609 | 262 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 1429 | 121 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 1363 | 59 |
| GENERAL ATTORNEY | 1361 | 147 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1349 | 143 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 1150 | 241 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 17195 | 2720 | 19915 |
| NY | Department Of The Army | 5738 | 669 | 6407 |
| NY | Department Of The Treasury | 4843 | 951 | 5794 |
| NY | Social Security Administration | 3288 | 254 | 3542 |
| NY | Department Of Defense | 2374 | 294 | 2668 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $38,975,535 | $24,033,651 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| New York County | 20325 |
| Queens County | 12991 |
| Suffolk County | 11375 |
| Erie County | 9122 |
| Kings County | 7675 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
New York State administers several federally supported social programs that significantly impact its residents. These programs address various needs, including healthcare, nutrition, financial assistance, and services for older adults. Examples include:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Nutrition Programs for Older Adults
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG)
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
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- Majority Non-White
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Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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