2027 County Budget
Summary
The board is set to adopt the 2027 operating budget — $577.5 million in total spending with a $68 million property tax levy — plus a $50.9 million capital budget and a six-year, $166.4 million capital program. This determines what residents pay in county taxes and what roads, buildings, and infrastructure get funded.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 8, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Sets the county property tax levy at about $68 million and commits over $166 million in capital spending over six years.
All county residents who use county services, roads, and infrastructure.
Outside agencies and human-service organizations face funding cuts of up to 12%.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Legislators - Nov 12, 2026
The board is set to adopt the 2027 operating budget — $577.5 million in total spending with a $68 million property tax levy — plus a $50.9 million capital budget and a six-year, $166.4 million capital program. This determines what residents pay in county taxes and what roads, buildings, and infrastructure get funded.
Ways and Means Amendments - Nov 4, 2026
The county's annual spending plan plus its capital budget and six-year capital plan were on the Ways and Means docket for action. These documents determine how county tax dollars are spent and what infrastructure projects move forward over the next six years.
Board of Legislators - Oct 14, 2026
The Board set public hearings on the 2027 county budget: Nov. 9 in Rome at 5 p.m. and Nov. 10 in Utica, with the budget vote Nov. 12 (Thursday, because Veterans Day falls on Wednesday). Residents can weigh in before the county sets taxes and services for next year.
Board of Legislators- Budget Presentation - Oct 8, 2026
The proposed 2027 budget totals just over $577 million and keeps the property tax levy flat — the 12th zero increase in 14 years. Roughly 90% of the budget is state and federal mandated spending, and outside agencies face cuts of up to 12%.
Workers Compensation - Aug 6, 2026
The county runs its own self-insured workers' comp plan, and the committee just approved next year's $4.83 million budget for it. Most of the money goes to indemnity and medical claims; participants' assessments and other revenues cover the full cost.
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