Recent activity at Chautauqua County Workforce Development Board
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Chautauqua Works Workforce Investment/Development Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed significant WIOA funding cuts impacting the upcoming fiscal year and the state budget delay. Reports were provided on various programs including YEP, SYEP, CAP, and the Manufacturing and Tech Workforce Ecosystem Development Program. Financial discussions covered the renewal of auditing services, proposed budget transfers between funding categories for current and next fiscal years, and a proposal to change the unemployment insurance election status to a contributory method to mitigate financial risk. Additionally, the board approved several resolutions, including budget adoptions, contract renewals for operator services and IT infrastructure, and funding adjustments.
Oct 29, 2025·Board meeting
Chautauqua Works Workforce Investment/Development Board Meeting Minutes
The board received a presentation on the clean audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Discussions included updates on the impact of the government shutdown on WIOA funding, the organization's progress toward becoming an Applicable Large Employer, and the status of various youth and manufacturing-related workforce programs. Additionally, the board reviewed performance indicator reports, analyzed current budget variances, and evaluated facility lease renewals for the Jamestown and Dunkirk offices. Formal actions were taken to accept the audit reports, adopt revised budgets, approve an updated demand occupation list, authorize grant proposals, renew IT services, and approve new lease agreements.
May 14, 2025·Board meeting
Chautauqua Works Workforce Investment/Development Board Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting focused on programmatic and financial updates, including reports on WIOA funding, youth and internship program outcomes, and local workforce planning efforts. The Operator report highlighted participant growth and success in training goals. Financial discussions covered current budget variances, revenue projections for the next fiscal year, and recommended revisions to the accounting policy manual. The Board took action to approve the fiscal year budgets, a budget transfer, the renewal of auditing services with Bysiek CPA, PLLC, the appointment of a system operator, and the renewal of internet services.
Oct 30, 2024·Board meeting
Chautauqua Works Workforce Investment/Development Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed and accepted the audited financial statements for the fiscal year, receiving an unmodified opinion with no material weaknesses. The Director's report covered staff updates, including new hires and board members, and provided details on the Healthcare Career Exploration Fair, the Youth Employment Program, the Summer Youth Employment Program, and the CAP internship program. Funding updates included the receipt of the ESD Workforce Development Grant and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Grant. Operational reports were presented, and the board reviewed budget-to-date figures and various funding contracts. New business included a discussion on WIOA re-authorization, with plans to survey board members to gather input on challenges and advocacy needs.
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