Cayuga County Committee Meetings - Ways & Means - May 19, 2026

The Cayuga County Ways and Means Committee met on May 19, 2026, to review budget updates from various departments including Social Services, Health, and the Sheriff. The meeting focused heavily on budget performance for 2026, highlighting concerns such as a projected $660,000 shortfall in sales tax revenue and challenges in managing overtime costs, particularly in the jail and road patrol divisions. The Social Services Department discussed budget pressures related to foster care and child care assistance programs, noting the impact of state and federal funding uncertainties. The Health Department reported on contract renewals and anticipated increases in professional service costs, including rabies program expenses. The Sheriff’s Office addressed staffing shortages affecting overtime and jail operations, and discussed grant acceptance for enhanced patrol reimbursement. Several procurement-related resolutions were passed, including a three-year contract extension with Tyler Technologies for financial software, a contract award to C&S Engineers for an environmental planning grant funded by ARPA, and contracts for tree removal and storage shelving. Additionally, resolutions were approved to fill various county positions and to enter lease agreements funded by grants. The committee also discussed ongoing efforts to centralize payroll functions and to negotiate contract costs for sewer studies and other capital projects.