CCC asks county for more money

AUBURN - Cayuga Community College asked the county Legislature for a 4 percent increase in contributions during Tuesday's Ways and Means committee meeting, but some county leaders believe that since the college has money left over, it should use that first and ask for more assistance when it's really needed.

As far as having a surplus, however, CCC President Daniel Larson said that SUNY regulations require the college is supposed to have 5 to 15 percent of its operated budget in a fund balance.

The college's fiscal year begins Sept. 1, so the Legislature would need to vote any increase at its Aug. 26 meeting. The county can also choose to increase its contribution by a different amount.