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Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024

Overall growth was lower than the average pre-pandemic rate. View Monthly and Quarterly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region.

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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System: School District Results for 2023-24

This report highlights Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2023-24, which ended on June 30, 2024. Of the 670 districts scored, 22, or 3.3 percent, received a fiscal stress designation. This is six more than in SY 2022-23. The report also includes a look at districts that have experienced chronic fiscal stress over the twelve years since FSMS began and a brief analysis of the system’s companion set of environmental indicators. The environmental indicators show an increase in districts experiencing high teacher turnover and a decrease in those with a declining property tax base.

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Economic and Fiscal Profile: City of Corning, New York

The City of Corning, located in Steuben County in the Southern Tier, is an economic and cultural center for the region. Despite a substantial decline in population since 1950, Corning is doing well by many fiscal measures. The City has also been successful in forming partnerships with local stakeholders to enhance economic development to serve visitors and residents.

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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2023 Results

This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2023. Overall, the number of local governments designated in fiscal stress remained at historic lows in FYE 2023. Included in this report is an analysis of environmental stress indicators, including population decline and reliance on State and federal aid. | Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics

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New Official Quick Start Guide

The Comptroller's Division of Local Government and School Accountability provides essential support to these officials to keep operations and services running smoothly for New Yorkers. If you’re a new local government official, complete the five tasks in this guide to get started in your new role.

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