Otsego County HSC Committee Meeting 6/9/2026

The Otsego County Human Services Committee met on June 9, 2026, and conducted several procurement and budget-related actions. The committee approved contracts including a $165,385 case management contract with Opportunities for Otsego and a summer youth employment program contract with the City of Worcester for up to $204,042. They also approved a $5,951 expenditure for attendance at the NY CWA conference and accepted grant funds totaling $52,099 for public health emergency preparedness. Additionally, the committee authorized spending $31,450 in grant funds to create a sensory room for children with special needs, including contracting out for renovations and equipment. A temporary family services specialist position was approved with an hourly rate of $28.62. Budget modifications included reallocating $74,100 to cover a psychiatric nurse practitioner contract. The committee also discussed transitioning the veteran-directed care program to an external provider, which will affect future budgeting. Several motions passed by roll call vote, reflecting active management of contracts, grants, and staffing to support county human services programs.