Economic Development & Audit Committee Meetings - September 23, 2026 - Putnam County Legislature, NY

The Putnam County Legislature held Economic Development and Audit Committee meetings on September 23, 2026. The Economic Development Committee received a presentation from the Philipstown Depot Theater about their Theater 360 technical training initiative aimed at workforce development in theater arts, including a proposed new building funded partially by a New York State Council of the Arts grant. The committee discussed the economic impact of the arts on the county and the importance of technical training for youth. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved budgetary transfers related to tourism advertising, including an $8,000 social media campaign to promote the "Putnam on Demand" transportation service, which sparked debate about the appropriateness of tourism funds being used for local transportation awareness versus traditional tourism promotion. The Audit Committee reviewed various budgetary amendments and fund transfers, including a $25,000 transfer for corrections department supplies and a $6,000 transfer related to soil and water district funds. They also discussed the importance of timely audits to avoid loss of state funds. Several motions for budgetary approvals and transfers were passed during the meetings, with some requests for more detailed plans on advertising expenditures before further funds are allocated.