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2 issues in taxes budget with medium priority

MediumTaxes Budget

Short-Term Rental Registration and Occupancy Tax

New York now requires short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO to collect sales and lodging tax. The Treasurer's office signed on with a vendor to identify non-compliant rentals, with an occupancy tax audit planned for early 2027.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

2027 CCRC Operating Budget

The Capital Resource Corporation is keeping its 2027 budget at a balanced $10,000, funded entirely by the IDA to cover audit costs and administrative help from STAG. Because there are no bond projects planned, day-to-day operations are expected to stay very quiet.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026