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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress

From 2014 through 2016, Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and long-term infrastructure investments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit highlighted the need for county officials to develop a balanced budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan.

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013

Local sales tax collection growth accelerated in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections across the state grew by $620 million, or 3.9 percent, from the previous year marking the highest year-over-year growth since 2013.