Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of Samuel J. Stein who was the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Division of Equalization and Assessment. The records generally concern the policies and operations of the division throughout New York State.

The series includes records related to the division's Assessment Improvement Program which was an attempt to correct flaws in local government's assessment of properties by providing training and resources to local assessors. These records include correspondence with local officials; internal memorandums and correspondence; reports on the cost of the program; training materials; studies; tax maps; and other related material. The series also contains general subject and correspondence files, as well as reports and studies, on matters including budget, taxation, and property assessment.