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DSS wins travel authorizations, vehicle bid permission and approves unpaid intern; conference travel to cost $4,309.52
Summary
Wyoming County Department of Social Services received committee approval for multiple overnight travel authorizations (largest county cost $4,309.52 for NYPWA conference), permission to seek bids for two county vehicles, and an unpaid SUNY Brockport intern placement covering Fall 2026–Spring 2027.
The Department of Social Services presented multiple personnel travel requests and procurement permissions at the March 31 meeting. Committee records show approval for travel to the 157th Annual NYPWA Conference in Saratoga Springs (July 19–22, 2026) with county cost listed as $4,309.52. Several additional overnight travel authorizations for staff trainings and meetings were recorded with smaller county costs.
The committee also authorized permission to go out to bid for two county vehicles effective April 14, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, and approved a request to host an unpaid SUNY Brockport student intern for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 to shadow caseworkers across duties including home visits and court appearances (motion by Merrill; Ayes: 7). A media inquiry from NY Focus regarding child care was noted and the county responded in writing.
