Columbia-Greene Community College 2026-2027 operating budget

He said his concerns aren't with the college itself but with financial transparency, citing big swings in the budgeted 'fund balance' line, a $934,000 operating deficit in 2023-24, and three audit findings from fiscal 2024. He asked the Legislature to obtain audited statements, a ten-year fund balance history, and a reconciliation of budgeted versus actual reserve use before approving the budget.