New York Governor Tackles Unfunded Mandates April 28, 2009 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman New York Governor David Paterson (D) signs an executive order requiring all bills to outline any costs they impose and how they pay for them. He hopes this will help target unfunded mandates, which are one cause of high property taxes in the state. He also hopes the Legislature will follow his lead. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics New York Tags State Tax and Spending Policy