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Washington County DSS moves EVA software proposal to Finance amid budget questions

Health & Human Services Committee, Washington County · June 24, 2026
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Summary

The Department of Social Services requested advancement of an AI/EVA software implementation (total cost $82,807) to the Finance Committee after noting a $20,000 foundation grant and estimated 65% state/federal reimbursement; the county share was recorded as $21,982 and the committee voted to forward the request for further budget review.

Commissioner Duane Vaughn described an AI/EVA software implementation proposal for the Department of Social Services on June 24, saying the total implementation cost is $82,807. Vaughn reported the department secured a $20,000 award from the Glens Falls Foundation and expects about 65% state/federal reimbursement (estimated at $40,825), leaving a county share of $21,982. He also said the software’s annual cost would be $67,807.

Treasurer Al Nolette and other committee members raised concerns about introducing recurring new costs into the county budget; the treasurer noted the budget officer was already projecting a 15–17% increase for the 2027 budget and cautioned about building new ongoing costs into future years. Vaughn and proponents said EVA is a tool to ease staff workload and that 12 counties are currently using the product and are satisfied.

The committee voted to send the EVA implementation request to the Finance Committee for detailed budget review (motion by Mr. Mumby, second by Mr. Hahn). The minutes record the motion was adopted but do not include a roll-call tally.

Why it matters: The proposal would create a recurring software expense with partial reimbursement and a modest county share; sending the item to Finance places budget and reimbursement assumptions under closer review before any final county appropriation.

Next steps: The Finance Committee will consider the item; the minutes do not list a timeline for Finance action or final county approval.

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