Budget Hearings Day 4 Part 2 (Admin. Services and Audit & Control Committees) 10/08/26

Chautauqua County’s October 8, 2026 budget hearings for the Administrative Services and Audit & Control committees included reviews of the Board of Elections, County Attorney’s Office, County Clerk/DMV, and other county budget items. The committee approved a budget-neutral amendment reducing both 2027 New York State aid revenue and related expenses by $10,500 because grant funds originally budgeted for 2027 were needed for 2026 election personnel costs. The Board of Elections described a lean budget, with temporary staffing costs varying by election cycle; officials noted a special election could require additional funding if one is called.