Exhibit 23(j)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment
No. 15 to Registration Statement No. 33-23494 of Centennial New York Tax Exempt
Trust on Form N-1A of our report dated July 22, 2000, appearing in the Statement
of Additional Information, which is a part of such Registration Statement, and
to the reference to us under the heading "Financial Highlights" appearing in the
Prospectus, which is also a part of such Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Denver, Colorado
October 27, 2000
