2026 Operating Budget
SALARIES $1,543,235
BENEFITS $430,992
Total Personnel $1,974,227
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AUTOMATION $75,000
BUDGET VOTE $1,675
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $20,000
DUES AND CONFERENCES $6,500
FURNITURE/EQUI/LEASES $6,500
INSURANCE $66,000
LIBRARY MATERIALS $201,500
MAINTENANCE $71,000
MISC $1,150
OFFICE/LIBRARY SUPPLIES $7,500
PAYROLL FEES $9,500
POSTAGE $7,000
PROFESSIONAL FEES $14,500
PROGRAMS/PUBLICITY $47,750
TELECOMMUNICATIONS $1,200
TELEPHONE $5,650
TRAVEL/MEETINGS $2,000
UTILITIES $72,000
TOTAL $2,590,652
Approved by the Valley Cottage Library Association at the Annual Meeting January 21, 2026.

