Oneida County Human Services flags $1.4 million shortfall; committee accepts 2025 annual report

May 18, 2026

The Oneida County Human Services Committee accepted the department's 2025 annual report and discussed a projected $1.4 million deficit for 2026 driven by out-of-home care costs. Staff outlined hiring for behavioral health positions, a proposed move of the Fuel Program and plans for two limited-term hires.

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The Oneida County Human Services Committee on May 18 accepted the department's 2025 annual report and heard that the department is projecting a $1.4 million deficit for 2026, driven primarily by out-of-home care costs.

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