Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chemung County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget
2027 Budget Process and Sales Tax Distribution
The tentative 2027 budget hadn't arrived by the day it was due, forcing the county into a compressed review window before the public hearing. A legislator called it another example of administration problems.
Short-Term Rental Registration and Occupancy Tax
New York now requires short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO to collect sales and lodging tax. The Treasurer's office signed on with a vendor to identify non-compliant rentals, with an occupancy tax audit planned for early 2027.
County Annual Financial Audit and Process Findings
The audit flagged late departmental data submissions and stale uncashed checks dating to 2014. The Treasurer has cut the stale check balance from over $500,000 to under $100,000 and is tightening internal controls.
2027 CCRC Operating Budget
The Capital Resource Corporation is keeping its 2027 budget at a balanced $10,000, funded entirely by the IDA to cover audit costs and administrative help from STAG. Because there are no bond projects planned, day-to-day operations are expected to stay very quiet.
CCIDA 2027 Proposed Budget
The Chemung County Industrial Development Agency reviewed its $815,000 spending and revenue plan for the upcoming year. The budget balances conservative revenue estimates from fees and rentals with operational needs and economic development marketing.