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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year

Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This marks the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year growth rates.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued.

Cattaraugus County – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training

SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total individuals auditors tested (125 selected employees and all 25 elected officials), 36 employees and 18 elected officials did not complete the annual training.

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2022 Results, September 2023

This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2022. Overall, the influx of federal pandemic relief aid, as well as robust sales tax revenues, were significant factors in lowering many municipalities’ fiscal stress scores in FYE 2022, especially for non-calendar year entities. Included in the report is an analysis of the 10 years of data collected since the launch of the system, focusing on what has been learned over the past decade.

DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data

A total of 14 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2022 with a fiscal stress designation, down from 20 a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Of the 14, nine were announced today. These determinations were based on the State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores released today and highlighted in a report.

DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report examining demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York state. Most of the counties had population losses, aging residents, a shrinking labor force, as well as challenges with housing availability and access to health care, food and broadband.