Human Services Committee Meeting June 17, 2026

The Allegany County New York Human Services Committee met on June 17, 2026, discussing various service programs and budget adjustments. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a resolution to accept additional state funding of $1,373 for the Congregate Services Initiative (CSI) grant, exceeding the budgeted $440. The committee also approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Accord Corporation for a domestic violence survivor support program covering April 2026 to March 2029. Additionally, a contract was approved with Client's Tent Rental for event services. The committee authorized filling a full-time groundskeeper position, which is 100% state-funded. Updates were provided on HUD lead grant projects, including awarding contracts to a local contractor for lead remediation work on five houses, with work commencing soon. Multiple foster care program contracts with various agencies were approved, as well as renewal of a contract for homeless apartment housing. A $600 donation was accepted for child advocacy center snacks. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of an automated call system to improve service efficiency. No new large-scale capital projects or major procurement vehicles were discussed, but several contract approvals and budget finalizations were key procurement activities during the meeting.