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Riley County Extension requests 3% appropriation increase, cites $282,115 in K‑State support
Summary
Riley County K‑State Extension requested a 3% county appropriation increase; the office reported $282,115 in direct and indirect support from Kansas State, plus salary and benefits line items and a $9,000 reserve use plan.
Dan Scoochis, who identified himself as representing Riley County K‑State Extension, presented the office’s appropriations request and supporting numbers. He said the local Extension unit receives a combination of direct salary contributions, benefits and regional office support from Kansas State that together total $282,115 in annual support. He cited specific line items: "from salary contributions from K‑State we received 78,156" and benefits support of "126,623" as reported in his materials.
Scoochis asked the commissioners for a 3% increase in the county appropriation so the office can maintain services and avoid drawing down reserves. He said the proposed budget would still rely on a modest $9,000 use of unencumbered funds but that the increase would keep that reserve draw small.
Commissioners asked about timing and procedure. Britney Phillips told the commission there is a 10‑day window for county action after the extension board votes; she said the extension board will act this week and the county can then formally approve or disapprove within that 10‑day timeline.
Scoochis framed the request as sustaining local educational and service programming (VITA, Medicare assistance, youth programs and horticulture outreach) rather than expanding major new programs. The commission did not take a formal vote on the appropriation during this meeting; Phillips indicated the board process and the 10‑day deadline would govern the county’s next steps.
