Local governments will receive gas tax reimbursements for July

Submitted by Office of Gov. Mike Braun

Indiana counties, cities, and towns will once again receive gas tax reimbursements after the State Board of Finance unanimously approved on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the reimbursements, continuing to deliver on Governor Mike Braun’s promise to provide Hoosiers historic relief at the pump without taking funding away from local communities.

“Indiana has enjoyed the lowest gas prices in the country all summer while continuing to make local communities whole, protecting local roads and infrastructure,” Gov. Braun said. “I want to thank the Board of Finance for their partnership in once again helping us keep that promise.”

The State Board of Finance unanimously approved $138,903,493.28 in reimbursements for the period of July 1 through July 31, following its unanimous approval last month of reimbursements for April and May. The Indiana State Comptroller’s Office will distribute $46,192,429.96 to counties, cities, and towns over the next week.

Nieshalla

“The Comptroller’s Office is committed to restoring funds to our local government partners and is prioritizing this distribution so critical operations can continue at the local level,” Comptroller Elise Nieshalla said.

Elliott

“Indiana’s continued extension of the Gas Tax holiday is a reminder of what good fiscal stewardship and sound economic policies can allow us to do,” State Treasurer Daniel Elliott said. “I commend Governor Braun for continuing his leadership on this issue and ensuring that Hoosiers have affordable fuel prices.”

“The Board takes seriously its role in supervising the fiscal affairs of the state and remains steadfast in its commitment to responsible fiscal stewardship,” State Budget Director Chad Ranney said. “Continuing the exercise of transferring funds to make the locals whole during the gas tax holiday is a top priority for the State Board of Finance.”