New York State Annual Reports

Completing Your Report:

Every chartered public library is required to file a New York State Annual Report of the library’s activities and finances.

The 2025 Annual Report is now open. The software can be accessed through the Counting Opinions LibPAS Portal. Usernames/passwords and helpful resources have been emailed to Directors.

Please contact Jenny Shonk with questions.

Presenting your Annual Report to the Community:

Every library should use their annual report statistics to their advantage, no matter how large or small you are! An annual report to the community allows you to promote and publicize the library’s accomplishments and to furnish accountability to your funding base.

As of January 1, 2021, all public and association libraries must provide “a board-approved written annual report to the community on the library’s progress in meeting its mission, goals and objectives, as outlined in the library’s long-range plan of service.” – New York State Library Minimum Public Library Standard #3.

• NYSL Helpful Information for Meeting Minimum Public Library Standards
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