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Warren County amends budget to add $126,379 in state rent-supplement funds for people facing homelessness
Summary
The county Department of Social Services amended its budget to reflect a $126,379 allocation from NYS OTDA for rent supplements to help individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of losing housing.
The Warren County Human Services Committee on May 21 approved a budget amendment to reflect a $126,379 allocation from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for a rent supplement program aimed at individuals and families experiencing homelessness or facing imminent loss of housing.
Nina, Department of Social Services staff, said the funds "are intended for the provision of vital rental assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or facing an imminent loss of, housing." The committee approved the amendment by voice vote.
The allocation updates the department's budget to reflect an additional state award; Nina said the funds are an "additional allocation to reflect, to update our budget." The committee did not specify a mover or roll-call vote in the transcript; the outcome was recorded as approved.
Committee members had no substantive questions during the vote. The department signaled it will continue to monitor state and federal budget changes that could affect future funding and will report impacts to the committee as they become known.
