Oklahoma City officials attribute sales tax boost to spring storms

 
BY BRYAN DEAN
Published: August 25, 2010

Spring storms are the most likely cause of an August sales tax check that was much higher than expected, Oklahoma City officials said Tuesday.

The city found out earlier this month that August sales tax revenue will be 15 percent above last year and 12.6 percent more than expected. The city has enjoyed modest improvement in sales tax revenue over the past few months after more than a year of tanking revenues that...


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