Committee of the Whole - November 12, 2026

Allegany County, New York Committee of the Whole budget work session, November 12, 2026: members reviewed the filed 2027 tentative budget, which totals approximately $169.2 million—about $8.46 million above 2026. The tentative tax levy is approximately $32.32 million, a roughly $631,000 (1.99%) increase that remains under the tax cap. The budget relies on a substantial fund-balance draw, continuing a rising trend in recent years; members debated whether that approach is sustainable or whether a higher levy should be considered, but took no action on the levy. The treasurer advised against increasing projected sales-tax revenue, budgeted at $30.5 million, and said the estimates already account for known program-funding changes. Members also discussed possible federal grant interruptions and the resulting budget risk.