Cayuga County presents tentative 2026 budget, cites rising mandated costs and smaller fund-balance draw A county official presented Cayuga County's tentative 2026 budget, highlighting steep increases in mandated program costs (Medicaid, foster care, SNAP administration), proposed staffing cuts, and an estimated $620,000 fund-balance draw for 2026, down from the prior year. The presenter said the plan combines spending reductions and a tax increase to

Cayuga County's tentative 2026 budget reveals a challenging financial landscape, with soaring mandated program costs and proposed staffing cuts to stabilize finances.

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