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Committee approves $174,531 in additional state funding to extend Saratoga County eviction‑arrears program
Summary
The Saratoga County Health and Human Services Committee voted to accept $174,531 in additional state funding and amend the 2026 county budget, extending the SAFE shelter arrears program and increasing the county administrative fee from 10% to 15%.
SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Health and Human Services Committee on Feb. 3 approved a resolution to accept $174,531 in additional funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, administered through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), to continue a shelter‑arrears eviction installment program.
Pat Maxwell, who presented the resolution, said the additional award extends the program funding period to cover Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2026, and brings the total two‑year funding to $345,703. "The total funding for that 2 year period is $345,703," Maxwell said. He also said OTDA raised the county administrative fee from 10% to 15% for the full two‑year period.
The committee voted to adopt the resolution after a brief question-and-answer period; the motion was moved by the meeting facilitator and seconded by Evan. Committee members…
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