[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel on EFMAP

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the potential impact a clawback of Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program funds (eFMAP)would have on Chautauqua County.

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Chautauqua County Executive Wendel: County is On ‘The Precipice of Greatness’

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the county is "on the precipice of greatness" in his State of the County address. Wendel said the 2022 contribution to the general fund balance was $19.4 million, "This contribution is created in part by holding our teams to fiscally responsible budgets, an increase in…

March 24, 2023

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Chautauqua County Could Face $4.3 Million Budget Hit in NYS Budget

Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal government to New York State that are meant to go to local counties,…

February 8, 2023

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Proposed 2024 County Budget Decreases Taxes By 89-Cents

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2024 County budget totals $294.1 million and reduces taxes by 89-cents. Wendel said this is the fourth budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has a 2.6% increase, or an increase of $1.8 million, which is the maximum…

September 28, 2023

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