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Finance committee sets budget hearing as officials warn of SNAP/Medicaid and heating costs; delinquent tax collections rise
Summary
Greene County's finance committee set a public hearing on the 2026 budget and discussed possible new costs tied to SNAP/Medicaid and heating assistance; the treasurer reported delinquent‑tax collections rose and sales tax receipts are up 5.65% year to date.
The Greene County finance committee voted to set a public hearing on the 2026 county budget while legislators and staff warned that federal and state funding changes — especially for heating assistance and some social programs — could increase county costs.
A county official told legislators the so‑called heat assistance issue alone could require roughly $800,000 to $900,000 in funding if higher levels of support are not provided by the state or federal government.…
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