Ways & Means Committee Meeting - April 8, 2026

The Allegany County New York Ways & Means Committee met on April 8, 2026, to discuss several staffing and budget-related matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval to create and fill a new senior tax specialist position with a salary range of $43,600 to $53,000, and authorization to fill multiple existing positions such as a senior accountant, public health environmental health director, and various public safety roles. The committee also approved resolutions to apply for several state and federal grants related to traffic safety and justice assistance, including a $46,000 police traffic services grant and reappropriation of $75,000 in unspent federal grant funds. Additionally, the board authorized execution of documents to receive a portion of approximately $97 million from a nationwide opioid settlement, with funds restricted to court strategies and approved uses. All positions and grants discussed were included in the 2026 budget and funded through a mix of county, state, and federal sources. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during the meeting.