The committee discussed a proposed local law to amend manager retirement benefits, including a review of the financial implications and its potential impact on staff recruitment and retention. Additionally, the committee authorized a lease agreement for parking lot space at the Jamestown Airport with Federal Express Corporation and reviewed federal and state aid applications for five-year capital improvement plans for both the Dunkirk Airport and the Jamestown Airport.
Oct 9, 2026·Board meeting
Audit & Control Committee Budget Hearing Minutes
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The committee held a budget hearing regarding the 2027 tentative budget. The presentation included an overview of the budget binder contents, fiscal status, and financial projections for 2027-2031, as well as an analysis of full-time equivalent positions and vacancy savings. Key actions taken during the hearing included approving additions of capital projects for the CARTS Bus Replacement and EMS Fly Cars, authorizing an increase to the jail revenue account, and voting to raise the tax levy to the tax cap. A motion to exceed the tax cap was proposed but failed due to a lack of a second.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Admin Services and Audit & Control Committees Budget Hearing
The committee reviewed the operating budget, focusing on tax levy calculations, property valuations, and rate adjustments. The discussion included a review of the IT Department's budget, addressing rising costs for support contracts and hardware due to inflation and industry-wide transitions to cloud-based software models. Members evaluated the impact of these software cost increases and the security benefits of cloud migration. Additionally, the Finance Department's budget was reviewed, covering fiscal reorganization, the transfer of personnel from other departments, and adjustments to cost allocations for departmental support.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety and Audit & Control Committees Budget Hearing
The committee held a budget review focused on the operating and capital budgets, personnel services, and fiscal status. Key topics included the District Attorney's office budget, specifically addressing revenue shortfalls, grant-funded positions, and the approval of an amendment to incorporate additional grant revenue. Discussions also covered the role of technology and AI in law enforcement, particularly regarding evidentiary review and discovery compliance, as well as the impact of rising contractual costs on the county's prosecutorial resources.
