Welcome to the Albany Research in Public Administration (ARPA) webpage. ARPA is an independent research entity located in Albany, New York. Our mission is to promote quality research solutions which help public managers. This mission is accomplished on a pro bono basis with no cost to any public managers or other entities. Our research focus is in the areas of public finance and energy regulation issues. We also file professional comments with organizations such as the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), the United States Federal Reserve System, and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Our 2024 research agenda has commenced. We are following the rulemaking action of the New York State Climate Action Council to determine how it may affect local governments in New York State. Comments were filed in the proceeding on February 4, 2024. We are continuing to monitor bond ratings for local governments in New York State as issued by Moody's Investors Service. Our history book publishing service issued a new title in January of 2024 entitled "Albany During the American Revolution Victory in Upstate New York."
Sincerely yours, Kevin M. Bronner, Ph.D. January 1, 2024