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Oneida County, New York
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State agency permitting delays driving costs

Summary

A 306-day state building permit delay and slow DEC and DOT reviews are costing the county real money — the Cooperative Extension project alone needed $39,384 more because of permit delays. Legislators said they've been pressing state officials without success.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

At least $39,384 in added on-site inspection costs on one project attributed to a 306-day permit delay.

✅Who benefits

Anyone who pays attention to state accountability — every delayed project costs local taxpayers.

⚠️Who could be affected

County taxpayers, who absorb the cost of state-agency delays.

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