About Us

Our Mission and Values  

MISSION: 

• To provide quality services and best value in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with the laws of the State of New York.
• Provide the highest level of Customer Service and Support through the use of the most user-friendly and efficient methods possible.

VALUES: 

• Accountability for the Stewardship of the Public funds we are entrusted with.
• Flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers when necessary.
• Development of effective business relationships with Suppliers and Departmental Employees.
• Ongoing Development of the Skills and Training necessary to support our continual growth and our abilities to excel in our individual roles.

Those we Serve:  

The Purchasing Department provides services to all County Departments and Political subdivisions throughout the County who request our assistance, including:

• Office of the Aging
• Board of Elections
• County Clerk
• Sheriff’s Department including Corrections, Patrol Division, River Patrol and various County Task Forces
• District Attorney and Associated Task Forces
• Departments of Public Health, Mental Health and Social Services
• Information Technology
• Emergency Services - Fire and Emergency Management, Dog Control 
• Facilities
• Highway Department
• Airport
• Recycling Center