While local sales tax collections across the state are increasing, five Southern Tier counties in upstate New York saw the sharpest decline. (nystateofpolitics.com)
And while increased gas prices have a direct effect on local sales tax collections according to the state comptroller, Mahoney said that dovetails with investments the county has made to promote tourism. (wrvo.org)
It's titled: «Local Sales Tax Collections Slow in First Half of 2016, Decline in Motor Fuels Price a Continuing Drag on Sales Tax Growth.» (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)