Some CNY agencies are forced to make cuts while waiting for state money

The Syracuse Post-Standard and Utica OD reported that late payments have become such a problem that some nonprofits have had to lay off workers.

This is the case with Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, which covers Oneida and Herkimer counties. Workers who were hired there to do weatherization work through a state contract were cut when the promised money was delayed.

"That contract was supposed to start April 1," said agency Executive Director Amy Turner.

"The weatherization contract is late, so we ended up laying off 15 guys last week. We hope to have them back within a month," she said.