FINANCIAL_SERVICESRENEWED

Cayuga County Judicial & Public Safety Committee Agenda Packet 2026-05-13

County accepts three-year indigent legal services grant

$750,000 total over three years (2026: $270,500; 2027: $239,500; 2028: $240,000)Town of CatoNEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICESMay 13, 2026

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Description

Cayuga County authorized a three‑year, $750,000 grant contract with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services to enhance Family Court representation by the Assigned Counsel Office. The 2026 budget was amended to add $270,500 in grant revenue and matching expenditures, with future year adjustments to follow.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$750,000 total over three years (2026: $270,500; 2027: $239,500; 2028: $240,000)

Vendor

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES

Agency

Town of Cato, NY

Contract Type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 13, 2026

Contract Term

2026 – 2028 (three-year grant period)

Renewal Date

2028-12-31

Renewal Info

New three‑year grant cycle beginning in 2026 with annual allocations of $270,500, $239,500, and $240,000; future renewals or extensions would require additional legislative authorization.

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