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State asks county to amend snow-and-ice contract language; supervisors warn reimbursement is being withheld
Summary
Livingston County highway staff told the Board of Supervisors the state is withholding reimbursement for snow-and-ice work until a revised contract language clears state review, prompting discussion of a firm 10‑day payment demand and possible operational responses if funds are not released.
Livingston County supervisors were told state officials have delayed reimbursement for plowing and snow‑and‑ice work and are requiring amended contract language before the county will be paid.
The matter drew an extended discussion during the board’s meeting after a county staff member identified as Jason said the state requested changes to a contract with the New York State Department of Transportation and that the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is holding reimbursement until the amended resolution clears multiple state reviews.
Jason said the state asked the county to submit a new resolution because “there was a few things that they wanted removed, a few things they wanted added.” He told the board the county has completed the work and that reimbursements that normally offset the county highway budget were being withheld:…
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