According to draft minutes from its Oct. 6, 2026 meeting, the Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved accepting $162,389 in additional funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health for 2026 -2027 Targeted Inflationary increases and amending the 2026 County budget.

The 2.7% funding increase is effective from April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

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Health and Human Services Committee, October 6, 2026 draft minutes
Health & Human Services Committee Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3PM 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY Minutes
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Health and Human Services Committee, October 6, 2026 draft minutes
A motion was made by Supervisor Peck , seconded by Supervisor Lalukota, to accept additional funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health to include 2026 -2027 Targeted Inflationary increases and amending the 2026 County budget in relation thereto . Unanimous. This 2.7% increase in funding, totaling $162,389, is effective for the period April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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