Childcare Assistance Program Funding Dispute in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has announced it will stop accepting re-certification applications for the state-supported childcare assistance program due to a lack of funding from New York State.
According to the New York State Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS), Rensselaer County hasn't requested the available $558,232 supplemental funding. However, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin disputes this claim, stating
"The state owes us an apology".
- Rensselaer County claims to have requested funding from OCFS on 10/17/2025.
- OCFS initially stated that the request was never made, but later said they could not confirm or deny this information.
Author's summary: Funding dispute arises between Rensselaer County and New York State over childcare assistance program.