Orange County Sales Tax Revenue Correction
Summary
The county has been sharing more sales tax with the three cities than state law allows. Until the state passes a fix, Newburgh could lose about 20% of an expected $14.6 million — but retroactive legislation is in the works.
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential loss of roughly 20% of $14.6 million in budgeted sales tax revenue until state corrective legislation passes.
All three Orange County cities if the retroactive fix passes; the county must comply with state law meanwhile.
City services and taxpayers if the fix stalls and contingency funds must be tapped.
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