Otsego County Human Services Committee Meeting 4/7/2026

The Otsego County Human Services Committee met on April 7, 2026, and conducted several procurement and budget-related actions. The committee approved contracts including the continuation of the Wheels to Work program, which provides transportation assistance, and amended the Opportunities for Otsego Case Management Services contract to extend its end date to May 31, 2027. Budget modifications were approved to accept transportation initiative funding totaling $19,271 and federal funding of $165,385 for case management services. The committee also approved funding and filling temporary and new positions, including a temporary social welfare examiner, a complex care expert position mandated by OMH, and an assistant business office manager to cover upcoming retirements. Additionally, approval was granted for three individuals to attend the NACO 360 conference, supporting public health and emergency preparedness efforts. The meeting included discussions on staffing challenges, timekeeping processes, and the use of GIS technology for public health data management. No new vendor selections or large capital projects were noted.