public finance

The IRS has appointed a new “taxpayer experience officer,” whose salary is paid by — who else? — taxpayers themselves. The agency hasn’t publicly anno...

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing legislation to make college more affordable for working families by increasing federal grants — eventually...

Most area entities which collect local sales taxes saw increases in June, according to the state’s top fiscal watchdog. The Office of the State Comptr...

OLEAN — Total Senior Care hosted a recognition ceremony June 7 to honor two employees for their combined 15 years of service — Tina Blouvet and Barb W...

DEAR RUSTY: I don’t understand exactly how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) works for my situation. I turned 62 in 2017 and am currently still...

OLEAN — Volunteers are being sought to help with the annual Pride in the Park event, set for June 29. Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition will host the...

The Biden budget deficit this fiscal year probably will exceed $1.6 trillion. This from a president who has repeatedly tried to pass himself off as a ...

State government’s spending habit has become so addictive that, eventually, every move that everyday citizens make in New York will come attached with...

DEAR RUSTY: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception? — Retired But Won...

If you want inflation to drop, pay attention to the national debt. Interest payments on the debt recently surpassed spending on defense and Medicare, ...

New York state students who attend an eligible State University of New York or City University of New York can now apply for a scholarship program tha...

DEAR RUSTY: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I — or anyone — also compelled under the threat of pen...

OLEAN — The opportunity to pass a $56.17 million budget with a 1% increase in the tax levy will be presented to voters of the Olean City School Distri...

Area school boards are bringing their budgets to public votes on Tuesday. Most districts are reporting increases in overall spending as well as additi...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife and I have taken a Social Security “Cut” — no 3.2% raise for us, due to something called “IRMAA,” based on our income. We actually...

Local municipalities saw mixed sales tax receipts in April, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported this week. The Office of the State Comptroller report...

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature’s Finance Committee on Wednesday put its stamp on the tentative $272.4 million county budget for 20...

BELMONT — A slightly smaller Allegany County annual budget is being presented to the public on Wednesday. County Administrator Carissa Knapp announced...