During the Syracuse City Council study session, Finance Commissioner Mike Enzarick told councilors the city expects to transfer about $200,000 from the health insurance budget line to help cover several items on the consent agenda.

Enzarick said some transfers reflect actual savings — including retirement-related savings and fees linked to traffic cameras — but cautioned that health insurance results are driven by claims. "I think we're transferring about $200,000, from health insurance to help fund some of these, expenditures," he said. He added that the city implemented a new prescription savings rebate program with consultant BPAS but that claims remain the main uncertainty.

Council members asked when staff could provide a clearer projection and whether the transfers would require later backfilling. Enzarick recommended returning with a more complete projection once the city advances farther into fiscal year 2026 and during preparation of the FY27 budget, suggesting March or April as likely timing. "I would have to look at kind of, last year's expenses versus this year's, and I could get that to you," he said when asked for comparative figures.

The discussion did not result in a formal vote on the transfers during the study session. Councilors were told staff will report back with updated projections so the council can determine whether temporary transfers will need to be backfilled later in the year.

Next steps: staff will prepare fiscal-year comparisons and present updated projections to the council as budget work for FY27 proceeds.