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Salem auditor reports year‑end figures, highlights quarter‑percent income‑tax revenue and rising interest earnings
Summary
Auditor Salvo (Salvino) reviewed year‑end carryover, income‑tax receipts and notable revenue items; the quarter‑percent levy has generated about $11.6 million since inception and produced roughly $1.5 million in 2024, the auditor told council.
Auditor Salvino presented the city's end‑of‑year financial recap at the Jan. 28 Salem City Council meeting, reviewing carryover values, income‑tax receipts, the quarter‑percent levy contributions and notable changes in interest earnings.
Why it matters: The auditor's report outlines the city's available funds, the role of the quarter‑percent income‑tax levy in street and road repairs, and one‑time or grant‑driven variances that affect budgeting decisions.
Key figures and explanations given in the meeting - Income‑tax receipts: Auditor Salvino said 2024 year‑to‑date income tax receipts were close to $7,600,000, compared with about $7,200,000…
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