Councillor Tony Ciccia put the question to council staff at a recent meeting, asking what impacts had been felt so far at a local level here on the budget.

Leeton Shire Council's director of business and investment Brendan Leary said there had been some affects as a result of the global pandemic and the restrictions that had been put in place for much of this year.

"On the whole there are some risks that are evident, but it would be fair to say this council has limited exposures compared to others," he said.

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"It's often the case that some of the economic (and) financial impacts were probably some changes that may have been coming anyway and have been accelerated.

"All things considered we have limited exposure."

At the peak of restrictions in NSW around the end of April and into May, council was able to keep all of its workforce not only employed, but operating throughout the state's "lockdown" period.

Some staff were able to work-from-home, but all of its essential services that the community depends on were able to continue.

As far as the bottom line is concerned, ratepayers may breathe a sigh of relief to hear it hasn't impacted on council's financial situation in a big way.

Councillor Tracey Morris noted one area that had seen a drop off in 2020 and that was the amount of user groups using, and having to pay for, events or meetings at council-run facilities.

"User groups haven't been (able to) hire out our facilities, but in the scheme of our council it's quite insignificant," councillor Morris said.

Mr Leary will also be investigating how many Leeton shire workers are currently receiving assistance from the government in terms of JobKeeper payments and any potential impacts that may have once the program has wound up.