Department for Aging

Connects adults age 60+ and their families and/or caregivers with community resources that promote independence, self-direction, dignity, and improved quality of life.

Office of the Alternate Public Defender 

Represents eligible people where a conflict of interest prevents the Albany County Public Defender's Office from representing them. The office represents in both criminal and family court cases at each and every proceeding, including hearings, trials, and sentencing proceedings.

Assigned Counsel Program

Provides legal representation to indigent persons in the appellate, criminal, and family courts by supplying necessary resources and oversight to a rotation of private counselors.

Board of Elections

Ensures the integrity of voter registration and elections in Albany County.

Department for Children, Youth and Families

Delivers an integrated and diverse set of services, in collaboration with families and communities, to empower families to create a safe, nurturing environment in which children can grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

Department of Civil Service

Ensures that appointments and promotions in the civil service of the state and all the civil divisions shall be made according to merit and fitness.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County

Brings local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center

Offers services to people in Albany County who have been affected by an interpersonal crime, either physically or emotionally. Services are available to anyone of any age who has experienced a sexual assault or other interpersonal crime at any time in their life.

Department of Economic Development, Conservation and Planning

Studies the planning, economic development, and conservation needs of Albany County; to formulate and/or carry out plans and recommendations which promote sound and coordinated planning of the entire County; to advise the County Executive, County Legislature, and County Planning Board in such matters; and to provide support, information, and technical expertise for the Planning Board to assist with their review of land use, zoning, and subdivision applications.

Department of General Services

Increases efficiency and cost effectiveness, streamlines operations, and maximizes existing County resources by providing centralized, coordinated services to other departments of County government.

Albany County Hall of Records

Houses the archival records of both the City of Albany and Albany County.

Department of Health

Protects and improves the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Department of Human Resources

Serves as a strategic partner in building a talented, diverse, and dedicated workforce that supports the residents and communities of Albany County.

Albany Region Immigration Assistance Center

Provides support to immigrants in the community and to the legal service providers who represent them.

Department of Law

Advises, reviews, enforces, and defends all legal issues, ensuring effective legal counsel performed at the highest level of excellence.

Department of Management and Budget

Oversees the use of Albany County’s financial resources, providing information and assistance to all County departments to enable them to provide the highest quality programs and services to customers at the lowest possible cost to the County's taxpayers.

Department of Mental Health

Ensures that persons with mental illness, substance and alcohol problems, or developmental disabilities are provided a full range of services that promote stabilization, rehabilitation, and recovery for the purpose of enhancing or improving their lives.

Parks & Recreation

Presents recreation programs and opportunities that develop fundamental social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills that promote a higher quality of life.

Department of Probation

Ensures the safety of Albany County residents by supervising all juvenile and adult clients on probation and helping them become responsible, productive and law-abiding members of the community.

Office of the Public Defender

Confirms that attorneys are present at every regularly scheduled court proceeding and guarantees that they have time to prepare their cases and work with each client until the matter is resolved. Attorneys are assigned to Albany City Court, Albany County Court, fifteen other local courts, and Parole hearings and Family Court.

Department of Public Works

Provides construction and maintenance services for all County roadways, certain state highways and County-owned parks and recreation areas.

Real Property Tax Service Agency

Maintains and updates tax maps; advises assessors on the preparation and maintenance of assessment rolls; serves as a member of the Albany County Agricultural and Farm Land Protection Board; and provides administrative support, cooperation, and assistance to acting Boards of Assessment Review in Albany County.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Delivers quality medical services, residential care, and programs including but not limited to: skilled nursing and long-term care services, rehabilitation therapies, and memory care services.

Department of Social Services

Offers a broad range of protective, preventative, social, and financial services to enable more citizens to move to independence.

Soil and Water Conservation District

Carries out a program for the conservation, use and development of soil, water, and related resources. Its programs provide information, service, and technical and financial assistance to agricultural, rural, urban, and suburban constituents.

Veterans Service Bureau

Assists Veterans and their dependents on navigating the claims process, securing essential documents, and obtaining benefits such as medical care, disability compensation, pensions, education assistance, burial support, and VA home loans.

Water Purification District

Supplies wastewater transportation and treatment services to our member communities, serving a population of over 200,000.

Joanne Cunningham

Chairwoman &

District 34 Legislator

Wanda Willingham

Deputy Chairwoman &

District 3 Legislator

Dennis A. Feeney

Majority Leader &

District 29 Legislator

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