County treasurer reports $13 million in unappropriated surplus
NORWICH – Chenango County’s unappropriated fund balance stands at $13,058,000, Treasurer William E. Evans reported to members of the finance committee last week.
Commitments made through May 31 total $3,209,790. Lawmakers have passed resolutions authorizing $82,000 for renovations at the former jail and sheriff’s office; $1,061,862 for development of a third cell at the Pharsalia Landfill; and $2,065,928 for upgrading the county’s emergency management communications system.
The county had $16,268,301 at the end of 2006, including net revenues of $3,766,606 over expenses. Characterizing the revenues as resulting “from one shot things,” Evans said they represented a $1.3 million reduction in Medicaid expenses and $1.9 million in sales tax, department fees and interest earnings. The remaining $558,000 revenues were spread over all 70 budget units.
“That shows that our people are working hard,” Finance Committee Chairman Lawrence Wilcox said. “That’s a good amount, what with the size of our budget.” All funds of the county budget total $76,381,695.
Evans reported the Chenango County Highway surplus at $1,309,000 at the end of 2006. The amount was $831,299 in 2005 and $2,049,915 million at the end of 2004. The discrepancy between 2004 and 2005 was caused by a delay in receiving state reimbursement from various road projects. “We are returning to previous levels,” Evan said.
The set aside road machinery fund is currently $634,309, up from $591,766 last year.
Though the numbers appear positive, Wilcox warned taxpayers about upcoming pressures from potential Medicaid, utility and fuel rate increases.
e-mail: mdecordova@evesun.com
Commitments made through May 31 total $3,209,790. Lawmakers have passed resolutions authorizing $82,000 for renovations at the former jail and sheriff’s office; $1,061,862 for development of a third cell at the Pharsalia Landfill; and $2,065,928 for upgrading the county’s emergency management communications system.
The county had $16,268,301 at the end of 2006, including net revenues of $3,766,606 over expenses. Characterizing the revenues as resulting “from one shot things,” Evans said they represented a $1.3 million reduction in Medicaid expenses and $1.9 million in sales tax, department fees and interest earnings. The remaining $558,000 revenues were spread over all 70 budget units.
“That shows that our people are working hard,” Finance Committee Chairman Lawrence Wilcox said. “That’s a good amount, what with the size of our budget.” All funds of the county budget total $76,381,695.
Evans reported the Chenango County Highway surplus at $1,309,000 at the end of 2006. The amount was $831,299 in 2005 and $2,049,915 million at the end of 2004. The discrepancy between 2004 and 2005 was caused by a delay in receiving state reimbursement from various road projects. “We are returning to previous levels,” Evan said.
The set aside road machinery fund is currently $634,309, up from $591,766 last year.
Though the numbers appear positive, Wilcox warned taxpayers about upcoming pressures from potential Medicaid, utility and fuel rate increases.
e-mail: mdecordova@evesun.com
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