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Niagara Falls board hears third budget presentation; staff report roughly $6.7M gap and discuss reserves, tax cap
Summary
District staff presented the third budget update for 2026, reporting a remaining gap of about $6.7 million after savings and one‑time adjustments. The board discussed using debt‑service reserves, BOCES cost pressures and the property tax cap/levy limit.
District business staff and the superintendent presented the third budget update on March 2, reporting continued cost pressure and a projected general‑fund gap of roughly $6.7 million even after expense reductions and use of reserves.
Julie (district business officer) walked the board through recent revenue and expenditure changes, noting utility‑tax and Medicaid receipts slightly exceeded expectations and allowing a modest $100,000 revenue upward adjustment. She said payroll “breakage” from retirements and…
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