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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
Contact: Press Office 518-474-4015

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms

New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli said today. Only 57.6 percent of New York households have responded compared to the national average of 62 percent.

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent

Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years closing Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.56 percent for 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 11 villages.