New York State’s budget leaders say that the Coronavirus Pandemic is going to have a major impact on finances moving forward.
Robert Mujica, the state’s budget director, issued an updated report saying that COVID will cost New York upwards of $63 billion.
Among the major notes from the update is the loss or decline of more than $15 billion from the state’s general fund.
Tax receipts are down over 15% at this point.
Counties are also feeling the burn of a difficult budget season. However, most in the region were able to successfully hold the line for the upcoming fiscal year.
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