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County moves to buy probation vehicle with DCJS grant to reduce leased vehicles and mileage costs

5422991 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

The Audit & Control Committee approved moving DCJS grant funds into equipment to buy a probation vehicle. County probation officials said the vehicle will replace leased vehicles and reduce staff mileage reimbursements; the vehicle includes third-row seating for training travel.

The Chautauqua County Audit & Control Committee approved a resolution to amend the 2025 budget to accept and allocate Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) grant funds for equipment purchases for the probation department.

Sam Zafuto, deputy director of finance, and Gilbert Taylor, director of probation, told the committee the grant funds will be used to purchase one vehicle that will allow the…

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