Human Resources & Insuance 4/8/2026

The Saratoga County Human Resources & Insurance Committee met on April 8, 2026, to review several key items related to county insurance and personnel. The meeting included a detailed report on Workers' Compensation payouts, noting a significant increase due to settlements of older claims. The committee also discussed the creation of a new assistant outpatient treatment coordinator quality analyst position within the Department of Mental Health Services, fully funded by ongoing state aid. A major portion of the meeting focused on the county's insurance coverage renewal, with Gallagher Insurance providing an overview of the 2026 insurance program. The total premium cost was approximately $1.691 million, reflecting a 22% overall increase primarily due to increased property valuations and exposures. The committee approved the insurance renewal and related resolutions, highlighting cost containment efforts, improved cyber insurance coverage, and the importance of disaster planning. No new contracts or procurement actions were directly approved during the meeting, but the discussions on insurance coverage and state-funded positions have implications for future county spending and vendor engagement.