Testimonials

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar stated “The Alliance has helped thousands of retirees in our region to keep the health coverage they’re used to while also saving money on premiums. Using the Alliance’s ability to leverage collective buying power, we have saved millions of dollars for municipalities and school districts. We’re proud to be a model for the State and hope that others will join this effort.”

Lewis County Treasurer Eric Virkler stated “Lewis County’s experience working with Doug Bulman and the SPANY team has been very beneficial. We were able to provide a great medicare supplement option for our eligible retirees. This program saved money for the individuals and the employer. The SPANY team assisted us throughout the entire process and were always available to answer questions and guide the transition.”

The Town of Vestal plans to use our savings in this project to obtain a New York State Shared Service matching grant. That’s twice the savings in the first year alone! Every Supervisor should look to participate in this regions first ever pooled purchase project.

NYSAC Past President Marte Sauerbrey said “Tioga County joined the Alliance in 2022 and saved $3.2 Million, with a Shared Services match, over the first three years. It just made sense for NYSAC to partner with Broome County and offer this benefit to other counties, towns, villages, cities, and school districts. The more local governments who participate in the program, the more savings, and the more benefit there will be to our taxpayers. It is really a win, win, win program.” Sauerbrey is chairwoman of the Tioga County Legislature.