# Ways and Means Committee Meeting - September 16, 2026

The Allegany County New York Ways and Means Committee met on September 16, 2026, to discuss various financial and procurement matters. Key procurement-related actions included the acceptance of multiple insurance claim checks totaling several thousand dollars for vehicle damages, and the approval of contracts and grants. Notably, the committee approved a $10,000 contract to provide seven statewide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings for military veterans and their families across New York State. Additionally, the committee approved grant funding allocations totaling approximately $134,780 for public safety enhancements, including $125,000 to upgrade outdated license plate readers, $3,830 for child passenger safety programs, and $5,950 for traffic enforcement initiatives. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining matters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Ways and Means Committee Meeting - September 16, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phhoU5QhLNI) - Allegany County New York Government