# Ostroff Associates

> Ostroff Associates is an Albany-based government relations firm founded by Rick Ostroff in 1995. It represents companies, trade associations, nonprofits and institutions before New York government, combining lobbying with budget advocacy, government procurement, tax policy, regulatory guidance, communications and legislative monitoring. Public rankings placed it fifth among New York lobbying firms by 2024 compensation, while its operating distinction is a team model that assigns complementary policy, budget, procurement and communications expertise to client work.

- **Founded:** 1995
- **Headquarters:** Albany, United States
- **Founders:** Rick Ostroff (Founder, President and CEO)
- **Products:** Lobbying and government relations, Government procurement, Budget advocacy, Tax policy, Policy intelligence and communications
- **Notable:** Ranked No. 5 on City & State's 2025 list of New York lobbying firms, based on $9,191,134 in 2024 lobbying compensation., Ranked fifth among retained lobbyists by compensation and by client count in New York's preliminary September-October 2025 data., Helped advocate for legislation creating an additional New York pathway to CPA licensure based on four years of education and two years of work experience.

## Products & services

- **Lobbying and government relations** — Legislative, regulatory and political strategy across New York State and federal government for organizations ranging from large corporations to local nonprofits.
- **Government procurement** — Guidance from identifying public bidding opportunities and reviewing submissions through contract implementation, compliance and MWBE, SDVOB or DBE certification.
- **Budget advocacy** — Real-time tracking of state and federal budget developments, engagement with decision-makers and advocacy for appropriations, adjustments or mandate relief.
- **Tax policy** — Tax and fiscal analysis, compliance guidance, negotiation and advocacy concerning the effect of changing tax law on clients.
- **Policy intelligence and communications** — Customized legislative tracking, media monitoring, alerts, hearing summaries, issue briefs, messaging and public-affairs support.
- **Health and human services advisory** — Budget, Medicaid financing, regulatory, procurement and policy guidance for providers and organizations in New York's health and human-services sectors.

## Achievements

- Ranked No. 5 on City & State's 2025 list of New York lobbying firms, based on $9,191,134 in 2024 lobbying compensation.
- Ranked fifth among retained lobbyists by compensation and by client count in New York's preliminary September-October 2025 data.
- Helped advocate for legislation creating an additional New York pathway to CPA licensure based on four years of education and two years of work experience.
- Expanded a procurement practice staffed by professionals with experience at New York State ITS, OGS, DOB and OSC.
- Recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by City & State New York.
- Reports donating more than $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations in New York.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published guidance on New York's accelerated Medicaid provider revalidation program and the temporary enrollment pause affecting six provider classes.
- **2026-07** — Named a City & State New York Top Workplace; the profile listed 30 employees and emphasized flexibility, fully paid health coverage and community engagement.
- **2026-04** — Published analysis of New York's FY 2027 budget, including a $277 billion spending total and sector-specific policy changes.
- **2025-12** — Hired Adam Mandel as senior vice president to strengthen healthcare policy and Medicaid financing work.
- **2025-09** — Ranked fifth on City & State's Top 50 New York Lobbyists list based on 2024 compensation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ostroffassociates.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ostroff-associates
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ostroffassocia1
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/ostroffassociates

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Last updated: 2026-09-22