Sentences with phrase «cost county taxpayers»

A lawsuit filed by Antonacci over the December 2015 pay raises has cost county taxpayers about $ 500,000, officials say.

The whole case, which started last winter, has cost county taxpayers at least $ 400,000, with five lawyers defending a combination of legislators, county employees and the county executive.

But that figure doesn't include travel to Florida and hotel stays for Soares and his staff, Kindlon said, adding that the number could climb still further if the court awards damages to the plaintiff in the suit — a cost county taxpayers will also have to bear.

Not exact matches

«However, we do know these proposals will dramatically increase costs for local county boards of election, putting even more pressure on taxpayers.

In reality it's the taxpayer who is footing the bill and these costs will continue to rise rapidly as the policy is extended into Dorset, and possibly other counties in the future.»

Nassau County sued two dozen pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and doctors in an attempt to recoup taxpayer - funded costs of fighting the opioid epidemic.

By eliminating the single largest expense in county budgets, federal legislation mandating a state takeover of local Medicaid costs promises relief for property taxpayers across New York.

The Nassau County Legislature has stopped posting its contracts online, and also has taken down all the contracts that had been posted since last fall, leaving the public little way to know what deals have been approved and how much they are costing taxpayers.

Medicaid is the single largest cost to Erie County, costing taxpayers more than $ 1 billion annually, with a local share of $ 211.7 million in Fiscal Year 2012.

While Medicaid represents the single largest cost to Erie County, more than $ 211.7 million this year alone — the local share of more than $ 1 billion annually — prior administrations failed to take significant action to help reduce this burden on local taxpayers.

In this column last month I noted the formation of the Erie County Medicaid Anti-Fraud Task Force, funded entirely by New York State with no cost to local taxpayers and charged with rooting out the waste, fraud, and abuse that exist within Medicaid.

In releasing his plan, Faso — who as a member of the Assembly cut spending and championed proposals that led to real balanced budgets — called it a smart way to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and align New York with most other states in the nation that don't pass their Medicaid expenses down to county taxpayers.

«While Medicaid represents the single largest cost to Erie County, at more than $ 211 million this year alone, prior administrations have failed to take significant action to help reduce this burden on local taxpayers,» said Poloncarz.

It's run entirely through the County of Monroe at no extra cost to the taxpayers.»

WHEREAS, the Office of the Erie County Executive is determined to reduce the cost of Medicaid for Erie County «s taxpayers.

«It is unfortunate that the counties» failed attempt to destroy the Nation's economy has already costs the taxpayers over $ 250,000 in legal fees,» It goes on to say, «The Nation will now proceed with its claim for damages arising from the spoilage of over half a million dollars worth of its cigarette inventory which the counties seized in November of 2008 and refused to return, notwithstanding the fact that the Nation offered a stipulation that would have allowed return of the cigarettes prior to their spoilage.

«With the recent talk of cost shifts from Washington to New York State, you would think State Lawmakers and the Governor would be more sensitive to passing the buck to county property taxpayers.

Medicaid is the single largest cost to Erie County, and under Inspector General Michael Szukala the Task Force has begun its work safeguarding the taxpayers» dollars.

«Shifting the local cost share to the state is a political sleight of hand — if Republicans steal billions from New York to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy it doesn't matter if taxpayers have to cover the cost at the county or the state level.

The group known as the Astorino Truth Squad — funded by the county Democratic committee thanks to a surge in donations tied to Gov. Andrew Cuomo — released a statement on Monday noting that Astorino's 85 days on the road is «tantamount to a 17 - week vacation at a cost to Westchester taxpayers of $ 52,556.35.»

The resolution states that the change will be for all instances going forward so as not to relay the cost the taxpayers of Erie County.

Who fired a whistleblower (who then had to be taken back, at great cost to county taxpayers thanks to the Sheriff's actions)?

Cost to taxpayers — As of two months ago, the county executive's office had spent $ 123,000 on five outside law firms to defend the case.

The provision takes the total available credit for filming in upstate counties to 40 percent, without altering the cost of the original credit program for taxpayers.

One of his major goals since taking office three years ago has been to trim the county workforce and relieve taxpayers of the burden of the unusually high «legacy costs» associated with public sector employees.

Rockland County Legislator Ed Day has submitted a resolution opposing pending state legislation that, if passed, would cost Rockland taxpayers nearly $ 1.5 million.

The improved bond rating helps taxpayers because it allows the county to borrow money to fund capital projects at a lower cost.

«We need to start consolidating services either with the county or the private sector looking at ways to cut costs within the city government to save the taxpayers money.»

These proposals are grouped, starting with the most urgently needed to prevent future library closings, and progressing through a series of service restorations that will allow the downsized Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System to meet continued high public demand for service at a cost that would still be down to approximately what the taxpayers provided in 1999.

The ECIDA does not use taxpayer funds for operating costs; we are self - funded, and we are not part of the Erie County government body.

County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo made the announcement Wednesday morning, saying that through the action, the county will seek to recoup on behalf of local taxpayers the various costs it has incurred as a result of the opioid epiCounty Executive Cheryl Dinolfo made the announcement Wednesday morning, saying that through the action, the county will seek to recoup on behalf of local taxpayers the various costs it has incurred as a result of the opioid epicounty will seek to recoup on behalf of local taxpayers the various costs it has incurred as a result of the opioid epidemic.

She has made the tough choices to make Suffolk County government more efficient, which saves Suffolk taxpayers $ 100 million per year in reduced costs and allows the county to stay under the taCounty government more efficient, which saves Suffolk taxpayers $ 100 million per year in reduced costs and allows the county to stay under the tacounty to stay under the tax cap.

Unlike most states, New York shares its portion of Medicaid costs with the counties, and the trend lines should concern every taxpayer: With federal economic stimulus funds running out and federal health insurance changes, 16 million more Americans are expected join the 60 million now enrolled in Medicaid by 2014.

Cuomo and House Democrats from New York — including Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D - Cold Spring — have argued the federal government should reimburse the state for the counties» Medicaid cost share if it wants to ease the property - tax burden on county taxpayers in New York.

LG Kathy Hochul said she and her boss, Cuomo, support efforts to merge Syracuse and Onondaga County governments to cut costs and save taxpayers money.

«We've done a lot of things on the state of new York to alleviate the burden on county property taxpayers in significantly shifting costs to the state of New York.»

While Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw and County Executive Mark Poloncarz are often at odds, they both look at the county's improved financial health — for which they both take credit — and question the long - term need for a local control board that costs taxpayers about $ 480,000 aCounty Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw and County Executive Mark Poloncarz are often at odds, they both look at the county's improved financial health — for which they both take credit — and question the long - term need for a local control board that costs taxpayers about $ 480,000 aCounty Executive Mark Poloncarz are often at odds, they both look at the county's improved financial health — for which they both take credit — and question the long - term need for a local control board that costs taxpayers about $ 480,000 acounty's improved financial health — for which they both take credit — and question the long - term need for a local control board that costs taxpayers about $ 480,000 a year.

Bill Hammond takes a closer look at how much a full state takeover of the counties» share of Medicaid would cost the state — and its taxpayers.

It's imperative that Erie County find the resources to relieve taxpayers and homeowners of these exorbitant, but extremely necessary, costs.

«At least Collins is consistent in his glaring hypocrisy,» the editorial added, referencing Collins» proposed amendment that would have forced state taxpayers to pick up the tab that upstate counties now pay for a share of Medicaid costs.

There is one overriding question that we ask in every meeting with every person in County government: What is the most efficient, cost - effective way to deliver services at the lowest cost to you, the taxpayer.

The problem with this argument is that it would do little to help taxpayers in the North towns who are burdened by additional property taxes to cover the costs of so - called chargebacks from Niagara County Community College (NCCC).

The operating budget, which will be vetted in tandem with the recently released capital budget over the next month, will cost Westchester taxpayers $ 1.8 billion — a 0.4 percent spending increase over 2016 — and will not raise the county's tax levy for the seventh consecutive year.

CBRE receives a larger fee paid by taxpayers depending on the cost of the lease signed by the County.

It will be at no cost to County taxpayers, as it will replace the existing Finance Commissioner post.

These projects are funded through state and federal grants, benefitting Oneida County without cost to taxpayers

«Unfunded, mandated Medicaid costs are a huge burden for Erie County taxpayers.

«The dividends paid the Oneida County taxpayer in terms of savings by averting the long - term costs of medical and Social Services associated with meeting the needs of children affected by lead poisoning throughout their lifetimes is well worth the investment,» Picente said.

«My plan would amend federal law to eliminate Albany's ability to impose this cost on county taxpayers and would force the state to finally reform its program.»

These inter-municipal agreements are a testament to the level of efficiency and cost saving measures we can reach together to the benefit of all the taxpayers of Oneida County and for those each municipality.»