What is the 2027 employee benefits budget for Onondaga County?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County is budgeting nearly $186 million for employee and retiree benefits in 2027, with health care costs accounting for the largest increase as the county prepares to spend about $1.7 billion across all funds.
The proposed 2027 Executive Budget sets aside $185.9 million for employee benefits, up from $161.2 million in the 2026 adopted budget — an increase of about $24.7 million, or 15.3%…