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Office for Aging warns proposed state and federal budget changes could strain Washington County meal and home-care services
Summary
Office for Aging staff told the Advisory Council that the Governor's proposed budget would direct $35 million to the NYS Office for Aging, with Washington County's share of Unmet Needs estimated at about $156,000; staff warned proposed federal funding cuts could reduce nutrition and in-home services and increase wait lists.
Office for Aging staff said the Governor's proposed executive budget includes a $35 million allocation for the New York State Office for Aging (NYSOFA), and that Washington County would receive roughly $156,000 in Unmet Needs funds under the allocation formula. Staff said Unmet Needs funding does not require a local county match.
Staff told the Advisory…
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